Washington has transmitted principles for a comprehensive agreement to Hamas via Israeli intermediaries, as President Trump warns that if all hostages are not freed soon, “it will be very bad.”
The United States has delivered a set of principles for a comprehensive agreement to Hamas, aimed at guiding negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of remaining hostages, Kan Reshet Bet reported Sunday.
According to the report, the proposal was passed through an Israeli intermediary previously involved in talks with Hamas. Observers suggest this may explain Hamas’s announcement last night reaffirming its acceptance of the Qatar-Egypt proposal tabled in mid-August.
Dermer Heads to Washington
Ron Dermer, Israel’s strategic affairs minister and chief negotiator—closely aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—is expected to fly to Washington this week. He will meet senior officials from the Trump administration to discuss the framework and assess next steps.
Trump Issues Stark Warning
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington is in “deep negotiations with Hamas” but cautioned that Israel must move decisively:
“It’s Israel’s choice. If we don’t get them all out now, it will be very bad. There are 32 dead. There are 20 hostages alive, but I think some of them have recently died, as I’ve heard.”
Trump’s blunt remarks reflect the growing urgency as the hostage crisis enters its 701st day, with families of captives increasing public pressure on Netanyahu’s government to strike a deal.
What Comes Next
The U.S. push signals a new phase in negotiations: a comprehensive package deal rather than piecemeal exchanges. But with Hamas under pressure in Gaza, Israel preparing fresh offensives, and hostages’ lives in the balance, the outcome remains uncertain.
