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Cairo and Qatar are actively pursuing efforts to persuade the Palestinian faction to accept the former US president's ultimatum to halt the hostilities in Gaza, as stated by Egypt's foreign minister.

Mounting Pressure on Hamas

Badr Abdelatty stated that the time had come for the organization to lay down its weapons and avoid providing Israel any pretext to prolong its operations in the region, where two dozen Gazans were lost their lives on Friday.

“We must avoid providing any justification for ongoing civilian casualties, which have escalated far beyond the events of October 7th,” Abdelatty remarked.

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

Key Points of the Peace Plan

This proposal would require Hamas to:

• Surrender weapons and withdraw from political activities
• Return the remaining 48 hostages from the previous year's events, with 20 are thought to survive

In exchange, Israel would:

• Pull back its forces from the territory
• Be replaced by an international force
• Accept a transitional authority headed by Trump

Most analysts agree that the plan would lead to the dissolution of its existence as an armed Palestinian resistance group, while Israel would offer limited compromises.

Disagreements within the Faction

Hamas is at odds over the appropriate answer, with some members seeking additional time to evaluate the proposal.

A senior commander has resisted the proposal, considering it a tactic to eliminate Hamas whether or not they comply.

Those familiar with the matter report that Hamas is inclined to seek modifications regarding:

• The requirement to lay down arms
• Ongoing deployment of military in Gaza
• Guarantees that the group’s leadership will not be targeted

Humanitarian Crisis Intensifies

Israel persisted in its offensive in the northern area and bombardment across the territory on the recent day, fatally striking two dozen individuals.

Several of the casualties were in the northern city, while the remaining died in southern Gaza, including three in an Israeli drone strike in al-Masawi, which had been earlier labeled a secure area.

Israel issued its ultimate directive for Gaza City on earlier this week, with the defence minister declaring that those who stay would be deemed affiliated with armed groups, a label that violates humanitarian standards.

A vast number of civilians remain unable to leave in the city, many of whom who cannot afford the trip to the south, which reportedly costs more than $1,000.

“Many people are left to sleep along the roads until they can find shelter,” commented a Red Cross spokesperson.

United Nations agencies said that there is no protected area for those escaping Gaza City, as areas declared as protected spaces in southern Gaza are dangerous.

A UNICEF spokesperson labeled the notion of a safe zone as “farcical”, stating that bombs are launched with “chilling predictability” and shelters used as safe havens are frequently demolished.

Healthcare System under Overwhelming Demand

Healthcare centers in the south are stretched to the limit, with the aid clinic serving more than double its intended capacity.

On Thursday, al-Nasser hospital admitted numerous fatalities of people fatally wounded by the troops.

A senior doctor referred to the circumstances as “exceptionally challenging”.

Israeli forces has been reported as targeting doctors and clinics, with a nurse said to be “abducted” while traveling to work in Khan Younis.

Authorities has often stated that apprehended doctors had connections to Hamas, though without providing evidence.

Fatalities from the conflict in the strip has amounted to over 62,000 Gazans fatally injured and about 170,000 hurt, as reported by the Gaza health authority.