Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’s statement and claimed they appear ready for lasting peace.
He urged Israel to halt bombing Gaza to secure safe and rapid hostage releases.
Trump highlighted ongoing discussions to finalize the peace plan’s details and called the day “a big day.”
He thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and other Arab and Muslim countries for support.
Leaders Respond to Peace Effort
Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s readiness to implement the plan’s “first stage,” tied to hostage release.
His office stressed Israel’s commitment to pre-set war principles, without addressing Hamas’s remaining demands.
Egypt and Qatar welcomed the developments and pledged to continue detailed negotiations.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all sides to seize the opportunity to end Gaza’s conflict.
French President Emmanuel Macron wrote that hostages’ release and a ceasefire in Gaza are within reach.
Remaining Challenges and Plan Details
Hamas demanded that future Gaza governance and Palestinian rights require unanimous Palestinian agreement and international law compliance.
Hamas made no mention of disarming, a key Israeli condition in Trump’s plan.
The plan calls for Hamas to release 48 hostages, disarm, and relinquish power within three days.
Israel would stop offensive operations, withdraw from much territory, free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and allow humanitarian aid.
Gaza’s 2 million residents would remain under international administration supervised by Trump and Tony Blair.
The plan offers no route for Gaza to reunite with the West Bank in a future Palestinian state.
