Hamas partially accepts Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, seeks talks
Palestinian group signals readiness for prisoner release, governance shift in Gaza, but demands further negotiations on long-term political issues
GAZA CITY, Palestine (MNTV) — Hamas announced that it accepts key elements of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ceasefire plan for Gaza but emphasized the need for additional negotiations on critical political and governance issues.
The Palestinian movement submitted its response to Trump’s 20-point plan hours after the U.S. president set a Sunday deadline for acceptance, warning of severe consequences if Hamas failed to agree.
In its statement, Hamas said it was prepared to release all Israeli captives, both living and deceased, under the exchange formula outlined in Trump’s proposal. It also expressed willingness to enter immediate negotiations through mediators to finalize details of the deal.
The movement further declared readiness to transfer Gaza’s administration to a technocratic Palestinian body formed by national consensus, with support from Arab and Islamic states.
However, Hamas stressed that matters concerning Gaza’s long-term future and Palestinian rights must be resolved collectively and in line with international law.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, warned that “all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas” if no deal is reached by Sunday. The plan also includes demands for Hamas to disarm, a point the group’s statement did not address.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later announced that Trump would issue remarks on Hamas’s response, sharing an image of him addressing the media from the Oval Office.
Analysts said Hamas’s position opened space for further dialogue. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem noted that the group’s reservations may align with Arab and Islamic states that also expressed concerns over Trump’s plan, particularly the proposal to establish an international transitional authority under former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Critics argue the plan risks isolating Gaza from the broader Palestinian cause by excluding prospects for reunification with the West Bank.
Hamas underscored appreciation for Arab, Islamic, and international mediation efforts, as well as Trump’s initiative, portraying its stance as constructive while holding firm on key national demands.
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