Hamas announced on Tuesday that it plans to deliberate on U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace proposal for Gaza internally and with other Palestinian factions prior to issuing a response. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already expressed his approval of the plan, it’s uncertain whether Hamas will agree to it or when a decision might be announced.
The plan outlines that Hamas must effectively give up its arms and cease hostilities in exchange for the cessation of conflict, humanitarian assistance for Palestinians, and commitment towards rebuilding Gaza—a critical necessity for the war-torn region where, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the conflict with Israel has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives.
Meanwhile, the international community has been voicing support for the plan. Following discussions on Monday at the White House, Trump and Netanyahu announced their agreement on the proposal.
Here’s the latest:
‘Hamas has no choice’ but to release hostages and accept the peace plan, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron says he welcomes Trump’s “commitment to ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages.”
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on X, “I expect Israel to proceed assertively with this proposal. Hamas must release all hostages without delay and adhere to this plan.”
He further mentioned, “These components should lead to thorough negotiations with all involved entities aimed at achieving a lasting peace in the region, built on the two-state solution. France is prepared to play a role and will closely monitor the commitments made by each party.”
Hamas to study Trump’s proposal before responding
A high-ranking Hamas representative informed The Associated Press that the group’s leadership intends to conduct internal meetings and consult with other Palestinian groups before issuing a response to Trump’s proposal.
The official added that Hamas received the proposal from the two Mideast mediators — Egypt and Qatar — and “will begin studying it today” with other factions.
There was no indication when Hamas could give its response to the plan. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media.
—By Bassem Mroue in Beirut;
India’s Modi says Trump’s plan is a ‘viable pathway’ to peace
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed Trump’s announcement of a plan to end the Gaza conflict.
“It provides a viable pathway to long term and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region,” Modi said on X, hoping that all concerned will come together behind Trump’s initiative and support the effort to end the conflict and secure peace.
Arab and Muslim nations approve of Trump’s proposal
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt on Tuesday welcomed the plan and expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to help chart a path to peace.
In a joint statement, the ministers said they supported Trump’s plan to halt the fighting, rebuild Gaza, prevent the displacement of Palestinians, and block any annexation of the West Bank by Israel.
They also emphasized the importance of their partnership with Washington in securing peace in the region and affirmed their readiness to work constructively with the United States and other parties toward peace and stability.
Australia’s leader calls on all parties in the war to help make Trump’s plan a reality
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the U.S. peace plan for Gaza and urged all parties to make it a reality without delay.
“We commend the plan’s focus on Palestinian self-determination and statehood, and the Palestinian Authority taking back effective control of Gaza,” Albanese said Tuesday.
“President Trump’s plan reflects a clear rejection of annexation and forced displacement of Palestinians,” he added. “Australia urges all parties to engage seriously with the plan and to work to bring its vision into reality without delay.”
Australia last month joined Britain and Canada in formally recognizing a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect.
Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank welcomes Trump’s plan
The Palestinian Authority pledged to implement reforms in order to return to Gaza and potentially clear the way for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
“The State of Palestine welcomes the sincere and determined efforts of President Donald J. Trump to end the war on Gaza and affirms its confidence in his ability to find a path toward peace,” it said.
“We have affirmed our desire for a modern, democratic, and nonmilitarized Palestinian state, committed to pluralism and the peaceful transfer of power,” the statement said and promised reforms, including new elections and ending a system that pays the families of militants involved in attacks on Israelis.
What’s in Trump’s plan
Trump’s 20-point plan for ending the war and establishing a postwar Gaza governance does not require people to leave Gaza and calls for the war to end immediately if both sides accept it.
It also calls for all remaining hostages to be released by Hamas within 72 hours of Israel accepting the plan.
The plan would effectively put the territory and its more than 2 million people under international control, deploying an international security force and installing a “Board of Peace” headed by Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to oversee the administration and reconstruction.
The territory would remain surrounded by Israeli troops. Hamas would have no part in administering Gaza, and all its military infrastructure — including tunnels — would be dismantled.
The international security force would keep order and train Palestinian police to take over law enforcement. Egypt has said it is training thousands of Palestinian police to deploy to Gaza.
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