**Israel Gives Gaza Residents ‘Last Opportunity to Escape’**
*By Chanshimla Varah | Oct 02, 2025, 11:09 AM*
The Israeli military has issued a final warning to residents of Gaza City, urging them to flee south as the military encircles the city and intensifies its offensive.
“This is the last opportunity for Gaza residents who wish to do so to move south and leave Hamas operatives isolated in Gaza City,” said Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz. He added that those who remain “will be considered terrorists and terrorist supporters.”
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### Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Concerns
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently announced it has suspended all operations in Gaza City due to the intensified Israeli assault. Meanwhile, Gaza’s civil defense agency has reported at least 46 deaths, with 36 occurring in Gaza City alone.
Experts in international humanitarian law have stated that evacuation orders constitute forced displacement. Importantly, individuals who remain in evacuated locations continue to hold protected status under international law.
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### Ceasefire Negotiations: Hamas Mulls Changes to Trump’s Ultimatum
Reports indicate that Hamas is contemplating amendments to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s ceasefire ultimatum. According to a Palestinian source close to the group, Hamas may seek revisions to disarmament clauses and demands for expulsion from Gaza.
The group is also reportedly pushing for international guarantees ensuring Israel’s full withdrawal and assurances against assassination attempts on their leadership.
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### Criticism of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan calls for Hamas to disarm and release hostages within 72 hours of a ceasefire. In return, Israel would gradually release Palestinian prisoners and withdraw its troops.
However, the plan has faced significant criticism for failing to provide a clear path to the establishment of a Palestinian state. Following the plan’s announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Israeli military would continue to occupy most of Gaza, which appears to contradict the public terms of the plan.
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### Looking Ahead: Doha to Host Debate on Trump’s Plan
Hamas has historically conducted ceasefire discussions in Doha. Similarly, the new Trump peace plan will be debated there, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators joined by Turkey’s intelligence head to negotiate the details.
Despite international pressure and widespread endorsement of Trump’s plan, the situation remains complex and fluid, with the Gaza crisis showing signs of further escalation.
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*Stay tuned for more updates on the Gaza conflict and related peace efforts.*
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