A spark of hope now lights Gaza. Moreover, Hamas agrees to core parts of the Trump Gaza plan. This 20-point blueprint seeks to halt Israel’s two-year war. Therefore families cling to every update.
Trump’s Bold Proposal Takes Shape
US President Donald Trump rolled out his Trump Gaza plan last week. It calls for instant ceasefire. Additionally the deal demands swapping all 48 Israeli captives—20 believed alive—for Palestinian prisoners. Trump insists on a transitional government under international oversight. Consequently disarming Hamas anchors the entire deal.
Trump set a Sunday deadline for Hamas. On Truth Social he warned: failure triggers “all hell like no one has ever seen before.” Meanwhile over 66,200 Palestinians have died since October 2023. Most are women and children per health authorities.
Hamas Says Yes with Caveats
Hamas responded Friday. It accepts hostage swaps for living captives or remains—if conditions permit. Furthermore the group supports Gaza run by Palestinian technocrats backed by Arab and Islamic nations. Consensus shapes the pick.
However Hamas dodges disarmament. It demands talks on Gaza control and rights per international law. Official Mousa Abu Marzouk blasts Trump’s “Board of Peace” with Tony Blair yet still mentions the Trump Gaza plan.
“We will never accept anyone who is not Palestinian to control the Palestinians.”
Therefore the reply signals qualified buy-in via mediators.
Trump Halts Bombings Calls for Peace
Trump acted swiftly. Saturday he ordered Israel to pause Gaza bombings under the Trump Gaza plan agreements. He declared Hamas ready for peace. Consequently Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reels in shock seeking US-Israel alignment. Israel eyes the plan’s first phase as strikes ease.
Hostage kin hail the halt fearing captive deaths. Protests brew in Israel demanding action. Meanwhile Palestinians blend optimism and wariness. A Gaza voice urges patience amid talks. Activist Khalil Abu Shammala dubs Hamas moves survival tactics.
Mediators Step Up Global Echoes
Qatar cheers the reply. Spokesman Majed al-Ansari flags resumed talks with Egypt and US. Egypt eyes gains via Arab-European-American push for lasting truce. UN’s Antonio Guterres begs sides to grab this shot and end the horror that the Trump Gaza plan could cease.
Analyst Ali Hashem spots a deal window—swaps in 48 hours maybe. Yet Saturday’s drone strike kills two Gaza kids injures more. The pause’s first toll warns: peace teeters.
