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Cairo and Qatar are actively pursuing attempts to convince the Palestinian faction to accept Donald Trump's ultimatum to halt the conflict in Gaza, according to Egypt's foreign minister.

Growing Diplomatic Pressure on the Group

Badr Abdelatty stated that the moment has arrived for the organization to lay down its weapons and not give Israeli forces any justification to prolong its offensive in the region, where two dozen Gazans were lost their lives on recently.

“Hamas should not be used as an excuse for the relentless killing of innocents, a situation that has worsened significantly since last year,” the minister stated.

He noted that Cairo is “in close contact with Qatar and Turkey to persuade Hamas to agree to the terms”.

Key Points of the US Initiative

The plan would demand the group to:

• Surrender weapons and cease political involvement
• Release the captives in custody from the October incident, including two dozen are believed to be living

As part of the deal, Israel would:

• Pull back its troops from the territory
• Be replaced by an global peacekeeping unit
• Support a interim administration headed by Trump

Experts concur that the proposal would effectively terminate its existence as an armed Palestinian resistance group, while the Israeli side would offer limited compromises.

Disagreements within the Faction

The organization is reportedly split over the appropriate answer, with certain officials seeking additional time to consider the deal.

The head of Hamas’s military wing has resisted the plan, seeing it as a move to eradicate Hamas whether or not they comply.

Insiders indicate that Hamas is inclined to seek modifications regarding:

• The requirement to lay down arms
• Remaining troops of military in Gaza
• Safeguards that the group’s leadership will not be attacked

Civilian Suffering Deteriorates

Israel carried on its offensive in the northern area and bombardment across the region on the recent day, fatally striking 28 people.

Eleven of the casualties were in Gaza City, while the remaining were killed in the south, among them three in an unmanned aircraft attack in al-Masawi, which had been previously designated a secure area.

The Israeli military issued its ultimate directive for Gaza City on earlier this week, with the defence minister declaring that individuals left would be labeled as militants, a label that violates international law.

Hundreds of thousands of residents remain stranded in the urban area, with numerous who are unable to pay for the evacuation to the south, which is said to cost a significant sum.

“Countless individuals are forced to sleep outdoors while seeking refuge,” stated a Red Cross spokesperson.

The UN reported that there is no protected area for evacuees from the city, as zones labeled as “safe zones” in the south are dangerous.

James Elder called the notion of a safe zone as “absurd”, noting that airstrikes are used with frightening frequency and shelters designated as temporary shelters are regularly reduced to rubble.

Hospitals under Overwhelming Demand

Medical facilities in southern Gaza are stretched to the limit, with the aid clinic treating significantly beyond its designed patient load.

Earlier, a major medical facility admitted the remains of 27 individuals of people killed by the forces.

The head of paediatrics described the situation as “extremely difficult”.

Israel has been accused of striking healthcare facilities and staff, with medical staff said to be detained while heading to her job in Khan Younis.

Israel has previously claimed that apprehended doctors had links with the group, though offering no substantiation.

Total casualties from the conflict in Gaza has amounted to at least 62,622 civilians fatally injured and nearly 170,000 injured, as reported by the medical sources.