Hamas Positive on Trump’s Gaza Plan – Response Expected Wednesday

The international community is anxiously awaiting Hamas’s response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza. According to sources cited by CBS News, Hamas and other Palestinian groups appear cautiously receptive to the plan, with a formal response expected to be delivered to Egyptian and Qatari mediators on Wednesday (October 1, 2025). However, a Hamas-affiliated source has already criticized the proposal, calling it biased in favor of Israel and imposing ‘impossible conditions’ aimed at dismantling the organization. The 20-point plan, unveiled by Trump alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages and Palestinian detainees in Israel, increased humanitarian aid, and the eventual transfer of Gaza’s administration to a transitional council of Palestinian technocrats. This interim authority would operate under a U.S.-led ‘Peace Council’ chaired by Trump and including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The plan stipulates that all hostages—living and deceased—must be returned within 72 hours of Israel’s public acceptance. Netanyahu appeared to endorse the deal publicly on Monday (September 29, 2025). Diplomatic sources say Egyptian and Qatari officials have already delivered the proposal to Hamas, which has pledged to study it carefully. Al Jazeera reported that Hamas negotiators committed to reviewing the plan in good faith and responding promptly. Trump has warned that if Hamas rejects the proposal, Israel will have full U.S. backing to take any necessary action. Several elements of the plan mirror past peace initiatives previously rejected by either side. A source close to Hamas told Reuters the plan ‘fully adopts Israeli demands’ without safeguarding legitimate Palestinian rights. Despite skepticism, the proposal has drawn broad international support. Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan praised Trump’s efforts and expressed willingness to cooperate constructively. European leaders, including EU Council President Antonio Costa and French President Emmanuel Macron, urged all parties to seize the moment for peace. The UK, Germany, Italy, and the Palestinian Authority also voiced support, while the Palestinian Islamic Jihad condemned the plan as a blueprint for continued aggression. Tony Blair, designated to play a key role in overseeing Gaza’s transition, hailed the initiative as ‘bold and intelligent,’ offering the best chance yet to end the two-year conflict.