US President Donald Trump, on Friday (native time), expressed confidence in Hamas’ willingness to pursue peace in Gaza, following the militant group’s acceptance of a 20-point peace plan he unveiled earlier within the week.
Trump emphasised that the problem extends past Gaza, highlighting the broader objective of reaching peace throughout the Center East. He urged Israel to halt its navy operations in Gaza to facilitate the swift and protected launch of hostages.
“Primarily based on the assertion simply issued by Hamas, I consider they’re prepared for an enduring PEACE. Israel should instantly cease the bombing of Gaza, in order that we will get the Hostages out safely and rapidly! Proper now, it’s miles too harmful to try this. We’re already in discussions on the main points to be labored out. This isn’t about Gaza alone, that is about lengthy sought PEACE within the Center East,” Trump wrote on Fact Social.
In line with Al Jazeera, Hamas agreed on Friday (native time) to launch all Israeli hostages—each dwelling and deceased—in step with the newly proposed peace framework. The group additionally introduced its readiness to start instant negotiations via mediators to finalise the phrases of the settlement.
In an announcement shared on Telegram and cited by Al Jazeera, Hamas mentioned it was prepared to switch administrative management of Gaza to a physique of impartial Palestinian technocrats “based mostly on Palestinian nationwide consensus and Arab and Islamic assist.”
The assertion additional famous that points regarding the way forward for Gaza and the professional rights of the Palestinian folks, as outlined in Trump’s plan, can be addressed inside a broader Palestinian nationwide framework. “Different points talked about in President Trump’s proposal relating to the way forward for the Gaza Strip and the professional rights of the Palestinian individuals are related to a unified nationwide place and related worldwide legal guidelines and resolutions,” the group acknowledged. “They are going to be addressed via a complete Palestinian nationwide framework, wherein Hamas will take part and contribute responsibly.”
This improvement follows Trump’s earlier warning to Hamas, calling the group “militarily trapped” and stressing that this can be its remaining alternative to simply accept a peace deal backed by each regional and worldwide actors.
(With inputs from ANI)