Militant group accuses the US president of seeking to undermine deal with his ultimatum for release of hostages Middle East crisis – live updatesHamas has accused Donald Trump of seeking to undermine the shaky pause in hostilities in Gaza with his latest intervention in the region: a new and fierce ultimatum telling the group to release all hostages.The militant Islamist organisation said Trump’s threats constituted support for attempts by the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to back out of the ceasefire agreement. Continue reading...
Hamas accuses Donald Trump of encouraging Israel to withdraw from the Gaza ceasefire by issuing an ultimatum. Trump's threats and direct negotiations with Hamas have complicated the ceasefire, according to Hamas. The first phase of the ceasefire ended without progress on the second phase. Trump's social media ultimatum and direct talks with Hamas have increased tensions, while Israel opposes these negotiations, fearing a permanent ceasefire could weaken Netanyahu's political position.
