Netanyahu's Ultimatum: Hamas Must Disarm as Gaza Hostage Release Talks Advance Under Trump's Peace Plan

Oct 05, 2025 12:29 pm CST

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares Hamas will be disarmed "the easy or hard way" as peace negotiations progress under Trump's mediation. With Hamas accepting parts of the US peace plan and talks set to resume in Egypt, Netanyahu signals Israel will maintain strategic positions in Gaza while working toward the imminent release of all hostages. Trump warns both sides to move quickly toward resolution of the conflict that has devastated the region.