Ready for a rollercoaster in the Middle East? 🎢 Hamas just said "yes" to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza Plan: they’ll free all Israeli hostages, alive and deceased, and pass Gaza’s control to a new council of independent Palestinian technocrats backed by Arab and Islamic countries.
According to Hamas’ statement, issues about Gaza’s future and Palestinians’ broader rights will be tackled within a collective framework in line with international laws and resolutions. The group says it’s ready to start immediate negotiations through mediators to sort out the details.
Under the proposed ceasefire-for-hostages deal, Israel would halt military actions, pull back to agreed lines, and release dozens of prisoners: 250 serving life sentences and 1,700 detained Gazans. Disarmed Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence could receive amnesty or even safe passage abroad.
Talking on Truth Social, Trump cheered the announcement: "Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE." He also set a Sunday deadline, warning that "all HELL… will break out against Hamas" if they don’t sign on.
The United Nations Secretary-General welcomed the move, urging an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and unfettered humanitarian access. He thanked Qatar and Egypt for their key mediation roles.
What’s next? Mediators will shuttle talks, monitors will step in, and the fate of Gaza’s governance hangs in the balance. Can this plan spark real change? Stay tuned—we'll keep you in the loop! 🔍✨
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Hamas agrees to release hostages, hand over Gaza under Trump plan
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