Gaza Ceasefire Hope: Hamas to Deliver Response on Trump’s Peace Proposal
Gaza Ceasefire Hope: Hamas to Deliver Response on Trump’s Peace Proposal
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are poised to deliver their official response to President Trump’s comprehensive plan for ending the conflict in Gaza to Egyptian and Qatari mediators on Wednesday. Sources close to the process indicate the militant group is leaning towards accepting the proposal.
The 20-point peace initiative, unveiled by President Trump alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, September 29, 2025, outlines a swift ceasefire, the immediate release of all remaining hostages, and a significant exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. It also mandates an increased flow of humanitarian aid and proposes an interim administration of Palestinian technocrats overseen by an international “Board of Peace,” chaired by Mr. Trump himself, with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair also slated to join.
A critical component of the plan stipulates that all hostages, living and deceased, would be returned within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting the agreement. Prime Minister Netanyahu appeared to endorse the plan during his joint appearance with President Trump, though he indicated Israeli forces would maintain security control around Gaza’s perimeter and remain in “most parts of the Strip” until all hostages are returned.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has publicly backed the proposal, stressing the importance of partnership with the U.S. for regional peace and reaffirming commitments to reforms, including holding presidential and parliamentary elections within a year post-war. While Trump’s plan initially bypasses the PA for Gaza’s administration, it allows for their eventual return to control after implementing reforms.
International reactions have been largely positive. Key Muslim-majority nations, including Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, issued a joint statement welcoming Trump’s efforts and expressing confidence in his ability to forge peace. The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, expressed encouragement, and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk welcomed any pathway to a ceasefire and an end to suffering. However, sentiments on the ground in Gaza remain divided, with some welcoming an end to bloodshed while others express skepticism, viewing the U.S. as biased towards Israel.
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