Hamas agrees to parts of Trump's Gaza plan, including release of Israeli hostages [View all]

Source: CBC

Trump says Hamas seems 'ready' for peace, calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza so hostages can be freed

Hamas said on Friday it would agree to some aspects of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, including releasing hostages and handing over administration of the enclave, but that it would seek negotiations over many of its other terms.

In a statement, Hamas issued its response to Trump's 20-point plan after the U.S. president gave the Palestinian militant group until Sunday to accept or reject the proposal.

Notably, Hamas did not say whether it would agree to a stipulation that it disarm, a demand by Israel and the U.S. that it has previously rejected.

In its statement, Hamas said it "appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts," as well as Trump's efforts, "calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, the exchange of prisoners, [and] the immediate entry of aid," among other terms.



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