Ceasefire Deal Hinges on Hamas Accepting Every Single Thing They’ve Already Rejected — “This Time’s Different,” Says Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump declared Monday that peace in Gaza is “closer than ever,” unveiling a 20-point ceasefire plan that hinges on Hamas suddenly embracing every demand it has already refused for nearly two years.

“This time’s different,” Trump insisted, flanked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “They’re going to look at the exact same deal they’ve hated before, and they’re going to love it. They’ll say, ‘Sir, thank you, sir.’”

The plan calls for Hamas to release all hostages within 72 hours, disarm entirely, give up any future role in governing Gaza, and recognize Trump as chairman of a new international “Board of Peace.” Observers note that Hamas has repeatedly rejected those provisions, usually in blood and rubble.

Still, Trump remained confident, explaining that the group would accept this plan once it realized how badly he deserves a Nobel Prize. Netanyahu was equally upbeat, promising that if Hamas balks again, Israel would “finish the job” by force—otherwise known as the exact opposite of a ceasefire.

Critics say the announcement is less a serious step toward peace and more another round of political theater designed to make Trump look busy. “He’s solved Middle East peace about seven times now,” one diplomat noted. “Unfortunately, none of the solutions have lasted past the press conference.”