The Day Trump Issued a Deadline for Hamas

Palestinian media on September 30 continued its extensive coverage of President Trump's plan to end the Gaza war, which entered its 725th day. Early reports indicated Netanyahu's acceptance of the plan, with claims that Arab countries would pressure Hamas to agree. However, Palestinian factions largely rejected the plan as a "formula for ongoing aggression" or a "document of surrender."

By midday, the focus shifted to Trump issuing a deadline for Hamas, giving them a few days to respond and threatening consequences for refusal. Reports suggested Hamas would respond on Wednesday and was inclined to approve the plan, though Israeli analysts speculated Netanyahu might impede it or use it for electoral purposes.

In the late afternoon and evening, Qatar questioned the plan's principles, stating they required further discussion and clarification. Concurrently, a massive international flotilla, the "endurance fleet," approached Gaza, with reports of Italy attempting to thwart its mission and Israel preparing for interception.