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Cairo and Qatar are actively pursuing attempts to convince Hamas to comply with Donald Trump's ultimatum to halt the war in Gaza, according to the Egyptian foreign minister.

Mounting Diplomatic Pressure on the Group

Badr Abdelatty declared that the time had come for the organization to disarm and refrain from offering Israeli forces any pretext to persist in its military campaign in Gaza, where numerous civilians were fatally struck on recently.

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

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

Key Points of the US Initiative

This proposal would necessitate the group to:

• Disarm and exit politics
• Hand over the captives in custody from the 2023 attack, with 20 are believed to be living

In return, Israel would:

• Phase out its troops from the territory
• Substituted by an global peacekeeping unit
• Allow a transitional authority led by Trump

Experts agree that the proposal would lead to the dissolution of the group's role as an armed Palestinian resistance group, while the Israeli side would give little ground.

Split Opinions within Hamas

The organization is reportedly split over the appropriate answer, with some members asking for a delay to consider the deal.

Izz al-Din al-Haddad has resisted the plan, viewing it as a tactic to eliminate the group if they agree.

Insiders indicate that Hamas is likely to propose amendments regarding:

• The requirement to lay down arms
• Ongoing deployment of Israeli forces in the area
• Guarantees that the top officials will not be pursued

Humanitarian Crisis Worsens

Israel persisted in its military actions in Gaza City and shelling across the wider strip on the recent day, fatally striking two dozen individuals.

Several of the those killed were in the northern city, while the rest perished in southern Gaza, among them three in an aerial attack in a southern area, which had been previously designated a secure area.

Israel issued its ultimate directive for the city on earlier this week, with the defence minister announcing that individuals left would be considered a terrorist or terrorist supporter, a label that contradicts humanitarian standards.

Numerous of residents remain stranded in the urban area, with numerous who cannot afford the evacuation to the south, which is said to cost more than $1,000.

“Countless individuals are forced to sleep outdoors while seeking refuge,” stated an aid official.

The UN reported that there is no safe place for people fleeing Gaza City, as areas labeled as “safe zones” in the south are lethal.

A UN official called the concept of protected spaces as “absurd”, adding that explosives are used with alarming regularity and shelters serving as refuges are frequently demolished.

Hospitals under Extreme Pressure

Hospitals in the south are overwhelmed, with the aid clinic serving more than double its designed patient load.

On Thursday, a major medical facility admitted numerous fatalities of people shot dead by the forces.

Dr Ahmad al-Farra characterized the conditions as “exceptionally challenging”.

Israeli forces has been alleged to be striking healthcare facilities and staff, with healthcare professional allegedly taken while on duty in the area.

Israel has previously claimed that apprehended doctors had links with the group, though lacking proof.

Total casualties from the conflict in the strip has amounted to over 62,000 civilians killed and about 170,000 wounded, as reported by the medical sources.