Hamas Agrees to Release Israeli Hostages, Signals Willingness for Gaza Transition Under Trump’s Peace Plan.
Hamas on Friday announced it has agreed to release all Israeli hostages, dead or alive, under a framework proposed by US President Donald Trump to end the conflict in Gaza. While the group accepted parts of the plan, it said other elements require further negotiation.
In an official statement, Hamas said it is willing to “immediately engage in negotiations through mediators” to finalize the details. If implemented, this would mark the most significant breakthrough in months of stalled efforts to secure the release of hostages taken during the October 2023 assault on Israel.
Hamas also expressed readiness to hand over Gaza’s administration to a Palestinian body of “independent technocrats,” indicating openness to a transitional governing structure outside its direct control. The group publicly thanked Trump and Arab, Islamic, and international partners for their efforts.
Trump’s Response
Following Hamas’s announcement, Trump called on Israel to immediately halt its bombing campaign in Gaza, citing the terror group’s willingness to negotiate for peace. “Based on the statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE. Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the hostages out safely and quickly!” he posted on Truth Social.
Earlier, Trump had given Hamas a Sunday evening deadline to accept his plan, warning that “all hell will break out” if they failed to comply.
Key Points of Trump’s Peace Plan
Trump’s 20-point proposal seeks to end the two-year-long Gaza war and outline a postwar framework for the territory, including:
- Immediate ceasefire and halt to hostilities
- Complete hostage-prisoner exchange
- Phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
- Hamas disarmament
Creation of a transitional government under international supervision
The development marks a major step toward resolving the conflict and could pave the way for a lasting peace in Gaza.
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