Donald Trump praised Hamas for partially accepting his peace plan and urged Israel to stop bombing Gaza.
Hamas agreed to release hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians, but required further internal consultations.
Trump wrote, “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza to ensure safe and quick hostage release.”
He posted a video thanking Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and other nations for their support.
“This is a big day,” Trump said, emphasizing that final details must be confirmed in writing.
Global Leaders Respond to Peace Efforts
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel stands ready to implement the plan’s first stage, focusing on hostages’ release.
His office later clarified Israel remains committed to pre-established principles, avoiding discussion on Hamas’s demands.
Egypt and Qatar welcomed the updates and promised to continue discussions on the peace proposal.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all parties to seize the chance to end Gaza’s conflict.
French President Emmanuel Macron said a ceasefire and hostage release now appear achievable.
Key Issues Still Unresolved
Hamas demanded that decisions on Gaza’s future and Palestinian rights occur through unanimous internal consensus.
The group ignored Israel’s disarmament request, a core element of Trump’s plan.
Trump proposed Hamas release 48 hostages, surrender power, and disarm within three days.
Israel would halt attacks, withdraw from large areas, free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and allow humanitarian aid.
Gaza would remain under international oversight, managed by Trump and Tony Blair, without reunifying with the West Bank.
The plan leaves unresolved long-term governance and statehood questions for Palestinians.
