Bangladesh, July 2 -- In a high-stakes diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, urging it to accept a newly proposed ceasefire deal or face consequences he described as “worse.” The warning came amid a flurry of diplomatic activity intended to halt the ongoing war in Gaza, which has left tens of thousands dead and the enclave in ruins.

Trump delivered his message on July 2 via his Truth Social platform, emphasizing that Israel has already agreed to the core terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire. He described recent US-Israeli talks as “long and productive,” crediting regional powers Egypt and Qatar for helping broker the plan.

“Israel has ...