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Hamás stated that it agrees to release all Israeli hostages —whether alive or deceased— under the terms of the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for Gaza, and expressed its readiness to immediately begin mediated negotiations to discuss the details of the agreement.
According to information provided by the agency Reuters, the Palestinian side stated that it is prepared to enter into mediation talks to finalize the operational aspects of the release, within the framework of the plan presented by Washington to address the situation in the Strip.
The decision of the terrorist group Hamas comes after the President of the United States, Donald Trump, issued an ultimatum this Friday: if they do not accept the peace plan proposed by Washington before Sunday at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time), “a hell the likes of which has never been seen before will be unleashed”.
Trump stated that all the countries involved in the conflict have accepted the agreement, and that only the response from the Islamist group is pending.
"All countries have signed! If this agreement of LAST CHANCE, is not reached, it will unleash a HELL like no one has ever seen before, against Hamas," the leader warned on his social media platform Truth Social.
The 20-point plan was presented this Monday by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
Includes the cessation of the war in Gaza, the release of all hostages —both living and deceased— and an ambitious reconstruction plan for the enclave under international supervision.
Israel has accepted the proposal, as confirmed by Netanyahu in a joint appearance.
The leader also urged Palestinian civilians to
This pact would put an end to nearly two years of war in Gaza, which has left more than 66,000 Palestinian deaths—including 17,000 minors—according to the Ministry of Health of Gaza.
The Israeli offensive began following the attack on October 7, 2023, in which 1,200 people were killed in Israel and more than 250 were abducted by Hamas.
Frequently asked questions about Trump's plan for Gaza and Hamas's response
Has Hamas agreed to release the Israeli hostages?
Hamas has agreed to release all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased, under the terms of the plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for Gaza. The group is willing to start mediated negotiations to discuss the details of the agreement.
What does Trump's plan for Gaza include?
The plan presented by Donald Trump includes a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and an ambitious reconstruction plan for the enclave under international supervision. The plan also proposes the establishment of an interim administration in Gaza, led by a "Peace Board" chaired by Trump, with participation from international leaders. Additionally, it includes the demilitarization of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas.
What ultimatum has Trump given to Hamas?
Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas stating that if they do not accept the peace plan by Sunday at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time), "hell will break loose like never before." Trump claimed that all countries involved in the conflict have accepted the agreement, and that only the response from the Islamist group is pending.
What has been the impact of the conflict in Gaza so far?
The conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 66,000 Palestinian deaths, including 17,000 children, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. The war began following the attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in 1,200 deaths in Israel and more than 250 people being abducted by Hamas.
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