Israel Warns Hamas: Surrender or Gaza City Will Be Destroyed

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

Jerusalem — Israel has issued a stark warning to Hamas, telling the militant group that Gaza City will face massive destruction unless it surrenders and disarms. The ultimatum comes as Hamas signals that it remains open to a negotiated deal involving the release of hostages in exchange for a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Israeli officials stressed that preparations for a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City are nearly complete, warning that continued resistance by Hamas will only bring further devastation to the enclave.

“The only acceptable outcome is Hamas’s unconditional surrender and disarmament,” an Israeli military spokesperson said.

Despite the Israeli threat, Hamas reaffirmed its willingness to engage in a comprehensive prisoner exchange deal. The group said it is ready to release all hostages if Israel agrees to:

• End the war in Gaza
• Withdraw its forces from the territory
• Reopen border crossings for aid and essential goods
• Begin reconstruction of destroyed areas

Hamas also reiterated support for forming an independent technocratic administration to govern Gaza after the conflict.

The latest exchange of threats and offers comes amid mounting humanitarian concerns in Gaza, where international organizations have warned of worsening shortages of food, medicine, and shelter.

Families of hostages held in Gaza staged a rally in Jerusalem, urging the government to strike a deal before an Israeli ground offensive intensifies the crisis.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has demanded that Hamas immediately release all living hostages, calling their continued captivity “unacceptable.”

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