Tue Feb 11 10:59:49 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s Gaza Plan Threatens Fragile Ceasefire, Ignites Regional Fury

**Jerusalem/Cairo, February 11, 2025** – A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas hangs precariously after US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum demanding the immediate release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, threatening to dismantle the ceasefire if his demands are not met. This aggressive stance has sparked outrage across the Palestinian territories and the Arab world, jeopardizing already strained regional stability.

Trump’s Monday ultimatum, demanding the release of all hostages by Saturday, February 8th (a date that has already passed), has been met with defiance from Hamas. A senior Hamas official, Sami Abu Zuhri, stated that the release of hostages is contingent upon Israel fully respecting the ceasefire agreement, dismissing Trump’s threats as counterproductive. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire through continued attacks on Gaza.

Trump’s controversial plan goes further, proposing the United States take over Gaza, forcibly displace its over 2 million residents, and transform the war-torn territory into a “Riviera of the Middle East.” He has also threatened to cut aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to resettle displaced Palestinians. This proposal has been widely condemned as a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.

The Gaza war, which began in October 2023, has claimed over 47,000 Palestinian lives, according to the Gaza health ministry, and caused widespread displacement and famine. While approximately 250 Israelis were taken hostage during initial Hamas attacks, Trump’s intervention has introduced a new level of tension into the already volatile situation.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for calm, urging both sides to adhere to the ceasefire and resume negotiations. He stressed that any renewed conflict would lead to immense tragedy. The concept of a two-state solution, already faltering, faces further uncertainty in the wake of Trump’s pronouncements. Jordan, facing its own security concerns and anxieties about a mass Palestinian exodus, expressed deep concern over Trump’s proposal.

The situation remains extremely volatile, with the fragile ceasefire and already strained regional relationships hanging in the balance. The international community is watching closely as Trump’s actions risk igniting further conflict in an already devastated region.

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