Hamas he handed over his hand to the mediators response to 20-point peace plan of Donald Trump: willingness to release all hostages, living and dead, and to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats. While not mentioning the disarmament, the movement is said to be ready to start immediately negotiations through mediators. According to the media, these talks will begin tomorrow in Egypt, with the Israeli delegation led by the minister ron dermer and the participation of the American envoy Steve Witkoff, already left for Cairo.
Trump, meanwhile, is singing victory. In a post on Truth Social he declared that "Israel must immediately stop bombing Gaza", claiming that Hamas "is ready for peace". But shortly before he had relaunched theultimatum: agreement by Sunday at 18pm, "otherwise it will be hell like never seen before."
Gaza, Hamas approves parts of Trump's plan
In the document sent to the mediators, Hamas thanks "the Arab, Islamic, international and US President Donald Trump's efforts" and says it is ready to start "negotiations "immediate discussions on the details" through mediators. The text emphasizes the urgency of a ceasefire, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the entry of humanitarian aid, and a prisoner exchange.
Mousa Abu Marzouk, Hamas leader, said to Al Jazeera that "Trump's plan cannot be implemented without negotiations." The leader explained that Hamas "has accepted a regional and international vision presented by Egypt" and that "the points that concern us in Trump's proposal have been addressed positively, but require greater understanding and clarity, particularly on plans for a peacekeeping force in Gaza." Abu Marzouk called the plan to hand over Israeli prisoners within 72 hours "theoretical and unrealistic" under the current circumstances, reiterating that "the priority remains stopping Israel's war and massacres in Gaza." He also confirmed that "Hamas has reached a national consensus for entrust the administration of Gaza to independents, under the responsibility of thePalestinian National Authority".
international reactions
Hamas's response to Donald Trump's peace plan took the Israeli prime minister by surprise. Benjamin Netanyahu. Second Axios and Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister he didn't expect the American responseDuring the consultations, he had defined Hamas' position as a rejection and called for coordination with Washington, while the hostage team considered it a positive sign towards an agreement.
The French president Emmanuel Macron He spoke of a "ceasefire and the release of all hostages within reach," thanking Trump for his diplomatic efforts and assuring that France would continue to engage with the United States and regional partners at the UN. The UN Secretary General also António Guterres He said he was “encouraged” and called on the parties to “seize the opportunity to end the conflict,” thanking Qatar and Egypt for their mediation.
Il Qatar He "welcomed" Hamas's willingness to release the hostages and Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire, calling it an essential step to stop the violence in Gaza. From Italy, Giorgia Meloni expressed "full support for President Trump's efforts" and reiterated that the priority remains the release of the hostages, while Antonio Tajani He spoke of "an opportunity that cannot be missed." In Israel, opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Netanyahu to join the negotiations, arguing that "there is political consensus to move forward."
The White House, however, maintains a tough tone: "If Hamas does not accept, the consequences will be tragic," said the spokeswoman. Karoline LeavittMeanwhile, the Gulf countries also say they are ready to support the reconstruction project, even without the Palestinian movement's final approval.
Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza but then Ifd ceases raids
According to the Israeli newspaper N12, Israel is aligning itself with the statement by US President Donald Trump and IDF attacks across the Gaza Strip this morning were <br>, focusing exclusively on defensive operations. Gaza City remains under siege and forces are not withdrawing, but remain on the same lines they have reached so far. Until the early hours of the morning, the Air Force was still attacking, and the news agency Gaza Civil Protection It reports that Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes and artillery bombardments “despite US President Donald Trump’s call” to end the bombing after Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal.
Between international pressure, internal divisions in Israel and an ultimatum that expires in a few hours, the question is only one: this time the peace is truly possible, or will it be yet another tear in an endless war?
Last updated Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 12:50 AM
