Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’s statement, declaring, “I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.”
On Friday, Trump demanded Israel stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepted his peace initiative.
Hamas agreed to release hostages and transfer power but requested further Palestinian consultations on remaining issues.
Trump posted that Israel must halt strikes to secure hostage releases safely, calling current conditions too dangerous.
He later released a video thanking Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and others for their support.
Israel and Mediators React to Proposal
Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel’s readiness for the “first stage” of Trump’s plan, focused on freeing hostages.
However, Netanyahu’s office reiterated Israel’s commitment to ending the war under previously declared principles.
Egypt and Qatar welcomed the progress, promising to continue mediation efforts around the plan.
A UN spokesperson urged all sides to seize the chance to end the Gaza conflict.
French President Emmanuel Macron insisted that a ceasefire and hostage release were within reach.
Hostage Families and Key Sticking Points
The main Israeli hostage families’ group supported Trump’s call, stressing immediate, efficient negotiations with Netanyahu.
Hamas emphasized that Gaza’s future and Palestinian rights required a unified Palestinian decision under international law.
Its response ignored Israel’s demand for Hamas disarmament, a central clause in Trump’s peace outline.
Under Trump’s plan, Hamas would free 48 hostages, surrender power, and disarm within days.
In exchange, Israel would end its offensive, withdraw forces, free prisoners, and allow aid into Gaza.
The plan envisions international governance over Gaza, supervised by Trump and Tony Blair, excluding reunification with the West Bank.
