Hamas Reviews Trump’s Final Gaza Ceasefire Plan

Gaza’s next move under review

Hamas said on Wednesday it is “carefully studying” a new proposal for a 60‑day ceasefire in Gaza that U.S. President Donald Trump has described as the “final deal.” The plan, drafted by mediators Egypt and Qatar, was handed to the group late Tuesday.

“Our goal is a full end to the war and a complete Israeli withdrawal,” a senior Hamas official told Reuters by phone from Doha.

Trump claims Israel is on board

From Washington, President Trump posted that “Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalise the 60‑day ceasefire, during which we will work with all parties to end the war.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing an energy conference, repeated his long‑held line: “There will be no return to a Hamastan. Hamas will be gone.”

Sticking points remain

• Troop pull‑back: Hamas wants Israeli forces out of Gaza during the pause; Israel has not publicly endorsed that.

• Hostages and prisoners: The draft calls for freeing about 25 living Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian detainees.

• End‑of‑war clause: Hamas wants guarantees that the pause will lead to a permanent end to fighting; Israeli ministers are split.

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel is “serious” about a deal, adding that “proximity talks” could start soon if Hamas agrees.

War toll keeps climbing

Gaza’s health ministry said Israeli strikes killed 139 people in the past 24 hours, including Marwan al‑Sultan, the director of the Indonesian Hospital. Israel said it targeted a “key terrorist” and would review civilian casualty reports.
Since Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack that killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages, Israel’s campaign has left over 57,000 Palestinians dead and displaced nearly the entire 2.3 million population.

Regional pressure

Last month’s U.S.‑Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites — followed by a 12‑day air war and ceasefire — have eroded Tehran’s ability to support Hamas. Israeli officials believe Gulf Arab states now see a chance to expand ties with Israel, adding urgency to the Gaza talks.

“I hope it works, even for two months. It will save lives,” said Kamal, a Gaza City resident reached by phone.

What comes next?

Hamas leaders are expected to seek clarifications from Egypt and Qatar before giving a formal answer. A source close to the group said a response could come “within days.”


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