US President Donald Trump has given Hamas a final deadline to accept his proposed peace plan, cautioning that the group will face “total obliteration” if it refuses to comply. The ultimatum expires at 6 pm (Washington time) on Sunday, marking what Trump described as the militant group’s “last opportunity” to embrace peace.

Speaking to CNN on Saturday, Trump confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in agreement with the ceasefire proposal and is aligned with Washington’s broader efforts to bring an end to the Gaza war. “Yes on Bibi,” Trump said when asked whether Netanyahu supports halting the strikes.

Trump said he expects to know “very soon” whether Hamas intends to pursue peace in good faith. He reiterated that if the group rejects the plan, the US and its allies are prepared to respond forcefully.

Earlier on Friday, Trump had demanded that Hamas agree to a truce with Israel by Sunday, release all remaining hostages, and stop all acts of aggression. “This is their last chance. Either they accept peace now, or they will be destroyed,” he warned. “There will be peace one way or the other.”

Trump’s 20-Point Peace Framework

The Trump administration unveiled a detailed 20-point roadmap designed to end the ongoing two-year conflict and outline Gaza’s governance after the war. The proposal includes an immediate ceasefire, the creation of a transitional governing council chaired by Trump himself, and participation from international leaders such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The plan guarantees that civilians in Gaza will not be displaced and ensures an immediate end to hostilities once both parties — Israel and Hamas — sign on.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly accepted the plan, signaling Israel’s readiness for a ceasefire, contingent upon Hamas’s response.

“The War Is Not Over Yet”: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, cautioned that while progress has been made, the conflict is far from resolved. “The war in Gaza is not over yet,” he said, stressing that freeing hostages is only the first step toward lasting peace.

Rubio confirmed that Hamas has “broadly agreed” to Trump’s outline and is negotiating technical aspects related to the release of captives. “They’ve accepted, in principle, the concept of what comes next,” he said, though he added that “many details remain unsettled.”

During a separate interview with Fox News, Rubio said that the US will soon determine Hamas’s sincerity through ongoing discussions. “No one can claim there’s a 100 percent guarantee,” he remarked.

The next phase, Rubio explained, involves securing the freedom of hostages in exchange for Israel pulling back to its August demarcation line inside Gaza. He also emphasised the need to establish a neutral Palestinian-led administration, disband militant factions, and ensure that Gaza can never again be used as a launchpad for attacks.

“Without a strong governance plan and total disarmament, peace won’t last,” Rubio said, adding that the coming hours will be crucial in determining whether the deal holds.