After Hamas Backs Peace Deal, Trump Calls on Israel to Immediately Stop Bombing Gaza (X)
Gaza peace talk: US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered Israel to halt bombing of the Gaza Strip. Earlier, Hamas said it had accepted some aspects of a plan to end the nearly two-year-long war and return all remaining hostages captured during the October 7, 2023, attack.
Trump wrote on social media that he believed Hamas was ready for a lasting peace. He said Israel should immediately halt its attacks on Gaza to allow the safe and quick evacuation of hostages.
Hamas said it was willing to relinquish power and release all remaining hostages under the plan, but other aspects would require further consultation with Palestinian groups. This statement came hours after Trump warned that a major military attack was imminent if a deal was not agreed upon by Sunday evening.
There was no immediate response from Israel, as most government activities were closed due to the Jewish Sabbath.
Hamas also stated that it wants the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of all hostages. It also expressed its willingness to hand over power in Gaza to an independent Palestinian body, but stressed a collective stance on issues related to Gaza's future and Palestinian rights.
However, Hamas did not say anything clear on disarmament, while it has been a major demand for Israel and America. Under Trump's plan, Israel will have to stop the attack, release prisoners, and allow humanitarian aid and reconstruction. In return, Hamas would release the remaining hostages, relinquish power, and surrender its weapons.
The plan also proposes that the Gaza Strip, home to approximately two million people, be placed under temporary international rule, overseen by Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
On 7 October 2023, Hamas attacked Israel, killing around 1,200 people, and 251 people were abducted. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, in Israel's retaliation, more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed so far. The conflict has displaced 90% of the population of Gaza and made a large part of it ruins.
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