In a major diplomatic step, Hamas has conditionally accepted the Trump Gaza peace plan. The group welcomed several proposals but said others need more discussion before a final deal.
Hamas confirmed that it agrees with many points in the Trump Gaza peace plan, including a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange. However, it stressed that some sections “require further negotiation.”
The U.S. President Donald Trump responded soon after Hamas’s statement. He urged Israel to “immediately stop bombing Gaza,” describing the response as “a real opportunity for lasting peace.”
Reports from Gaza showed a visible decline in Israeli airstrikes overnight. Still, some drone attacks and minor clashes happened in parts of the enclave.
Doctors at the Nasser Medical Complex in al-Mawasi said a drone strike killed two children. Several others were injured. These were the first reported casualties since Trump urged Israel to halt its bombardment.
Israeli officials say they are preparing to implement the “first stage” of Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. The military has reportedly received instructions to reduce its operations in line with the new diplomatic developments.
According to sources, Hamas submitted its written response to international mediators on Friday. The group signaled readiness to engage in detailed talks based on Trump’s 20-point framework.
The Trump Gaza peace plan includes several key steps: a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, a transitional government for Gaza, and gradual disarmament of armed factions.
While Hamas avoided the disarmament issue, it confirmed it is willing to release all remaining Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The group also said it is ready to hand over Gaza’s administration to a non-partisan Palestinian body supported by Arab and Islamic countries.
Hamas added that decisions about Gaza’s future and Palestinian rights must comply with international law. It insisted these issues should be decided through a unified Palestinian position.
The plan also proposes creating a “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza’s transition. The board would be led by Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Many observers have criticized Blair’s inclusion, citing his controversial role in the 2003 Iraq War.
As of Saturday morning, Gaza appeared calmer. The intensity of Israeli strikes had dropped, and the skies were quieter. Analysts say Hamas’s conditional acceptance of the Trump Gaza peace plan could mark the most hopeful step toward ending the two-year war.
