US EditionAfter Trump Issues Ultimatum, Hamas Says It Accepts some Elements of Gaza Peace Plan, Including Releasing All Israeli Hostages
The U.S. peace plan includes a ceasefire, phased Israeli withdrawal, and Gaza governance by a technocratic Palestinian body, with Hamas agreeing to release all hostages within 72 hours.
- On Friday, Hamas, the Palestinian armed group, agreed in principle to release all Israeli hostages, living and deceased, and signaled readiness to enter immediate negotiations with regional and international mediators.
- Following a U.S. proposal, President Donald Trump set a Sunday deadline and warned Hamas that Israel would have full U.S. backing if it did not accept Washington's 20-point plan.
- Within 72 hours of Israel's public acceptance, Hamas must release remaining hostages while the U.S.-proposed framework pairs a ceasefire with phased withdrawal and select prisoner releases.
- The movement agreed to hand Gaza's administration to a Palestinian body of independent technocrats backed by Arab and Islamic countries, prioritizing humanitarian aid and collective Palestinian rights.
- Netanyahu's opposition to Palestinian statehood and security concerns could hinder implementation, while President Donald Trump warned that Hamas members would be hunted down and killed if they reject the plan.
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