Hamas is expected to reject the Trump administration’s peace plan for Gaza. A Hamas official informed the BBC that the plan prioritizes Israeli interests while disregarding the needs of the Palestinian people. This stance suggests a likely impasse in negotiations, as the group views the proposal as unfavorable to their objectives. The official’s statement indicates Hamas’s firm opposition to the plan.
Israeli envoy Danny Danon warned that if Hamas rejects the Trump peace plan for Gaza, Israel would be prepared to take further action. He made this statement at a UN event commemorating the upcoming second anniversary of the Hamas attack that initiated the war in the Palestinian enclave. This threat implies potential escalation of conflict should Hamas refuse to negotiate. Danon’s remarks highlight the complex political tensions and the potential consequences of continued disagreement regarding the future of Gaza.
A senior Hamas official has stated that the group is likely to reject the Trump peace plan for Gaza, as it is perceived to prioritize Israel’s interests and neglect Palestinian needs. Key concerns include the requirement to disarm and hand over hostages, which are seen as detrimental to their bargaining position. The group also objects to the potential deployment of an International Stabilisation Force, viewing it as a form of occupation. Furthermore, statements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the plan, appear to contradict the framework’s stipulations.
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are considering President Trump’s 20-point peace proposal presented alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, prisoner exchanges, increased aid, and an interim Palestinian administration overseen by an international board, with Israel maintaining security control. Key Arab nations, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, have voiced support for the plan, emphasizing the importance of partnership with the United States. The Palestinian Authority also supports the proposal, which would allow them to regain control of Gaza once reforms are implemented.
Trump gives Hamas ‘3 to 4 days’ to agree to the White House proposal or face a “sad end,” a statement that immediately grabs attention. The implication is clear: accept the terms of the proposal, or face consequences. He frames this as a generous offer, the “best proposal” they’ll ever receive, emphasizing the potential for “tremendous” and “incredible” outcomes if Hamas agrees. However, the alternative paints a bleak picture: a “very bad ending,” a “sad end,” which he claims he dislikes. The urgency conveyed through the short timeframe, a mere three to four days, amplifies the pressure.
The White House proposal itself, as it’s been presented, appears to center around the release of hostages.… Continue reading
President Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, proposed a 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza and release hostages, a plan with conditions previously rejected by Hamas. The plan involves a temporary governing committee, hostage release within 72 hours of Hamas’s acceptance, and potential amnesty for Hamas members who disarm. While Trump expressed optimism, the plan faces challenges, including Hamas’s refusal to disarm and the lack of explicit mention of Palestinian statehood. Simultaneously, Netanyahu apologized to Qatar for a recent strike on Hamas officials, seeking to mend relations with a key mediator.
During a joint press conference, President Trump confirmed Prime Minister Netanyahu’s agreement to the US peace plan. Trump stated that if Hamas rejects the proposal, Israel would have the US’s full backing to act. This announcement reflects a significant development in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Details of the specific plan and Israel’s potential actions were not immediately clarified.
In a recent CNN interview, Hamas official Ghazi Hamad claimed the group has no regrets regarding the October 7th attacks. Hamad insisted that the attack targeted only military objectives, falsely asserting no intent to kidnap civilians. This statement comes despite widespread evidence contradicting the claims. The interview took place after Hamad survived a strike in Doha.
During his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “finish the job” in Gaza despite growing international isolation and calls for a ceasefire. He directed his speech towards Israeli hostages and Hamas fighters, while also criticizing countries recognizing Palestine as a state. Netanyahu, with support from President Trump, stated that Israel would continue military operations, even as the U.S. privately warned against annexation of the West Bank. Amidst increasing pressure, Netanyahu rejected condemnation of Israel and asserted that Israel would not buckle under the pressure.
A senior Hamas official defended the October 7 attacks on Israel, claiming it created a “golden moment” for the Palestinian cause despite the tens of thousands of deaths in Gaza. In a recent interview, Ghazi Hamad highlighted increased international condemnation of Israel and growing recognition of Palestinian statehood, while refusing to accept responsibility for the consequences faced by civilians in Gaza. He further dismissed criticism of Hamas and maintained the group’s commitment to its armed resistance, even as calls for disarmament grow and negotiations remain stalled. The official also accused the U.S. of bias in mediating the conflict and expressed the group’s refusal to surrender.
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