Hamas has announced its conditional support for a U.S.-brokered plan to resolve the ongoing Gaza crisis, agreeing to release all Israeli hostages as part of President Donald Trump’s proposed roadmap. The group has also expressed a willingness to begin mediated negotiations to work out unresolved details.
The announcement marks the first time Hamas has publicly accepted any part of Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, unveiled last month. The proposal outlines a comprehensive ceasefire, the return of all hostages, and the establishment of a transitional Palestinian-led administration in Gaza.
Hostage Release and Initial Agreement
In a statement issued Friday, Hamas confirmed that it agrees to release all Israeli hostages—whether alive or deceased—under the framework of Trump’s plan. The group also said it was prepared to enter negotiations immediately, though it emphasized that not all aspects of the proposal have been accepted.
While the hostage-release element has been welcomed by multiple international observers, Hamas clarified that other provisions, including potential disarmament, remain subject to further discussion. No timeline has been set for resolving those outstanding issues.
The Trump Plan
Trump’s initiative, introduced in late September 2025, includes the following key points:
- A mutual ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
- The exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
- A withdrawal of Hamas from political control of Gaza.
- The formation of a neutral technocratic administration to manage the territory during a transitional period.
The plan sets an October 5 deadline for Hamas to formally respond in full. Trump has warned that failure to comply could lead to “severe consequences,” though details remain unspecified.
U.S. Involvement and Global Reactions
President Trump has described the talks as “very serious” and “ongoing.” In recent statements, he has urged Hamas to “act responsibly” and has called for the immediate return of hostages as a first step toward any resolution.
While the partial agreement has been met with cautious optimism in some quarters, questions remain about whether all parties involved—including the Israeli government—will accept the broader framework of the proposal. So far, Israel has not issued a formal response to Hamas’s latest statement.
