Trump Claimed Victory After Hamas’ Response to Ceasefire Plan, Boxing in Netanyahu
Palestinian Islamic Jihad supports Hamas's acceptance of Trump's ceasefire plan aiming to end a two-year conflict, including hostage releases and Gaza governance changes.
- On Friday, October 4, 2025, Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk said Hamas agreed in principle to US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad endorsed the response.
- Earlier Friday, President Donald Trump gave Hamas until 6 pm Washington time on Sunday to accept his Gaza plan, which demands a ceasefire, disarmament, and a 72-hour hostage exchange.
- Hamas said it will hand over weapons to a future Palestinian state and transfer Gaza's administration to independents referencing the Palestinian Authority, affirming readiness to negotiate through mediators.
- The Israeli military was ordered to ready forces for the plan while airstrikes continued at reduced intensity after US President Donald Trump called for a halt, and Israeli media reported political leaders instructed scaling back.
- Humanitarian groups and Gaza residents note the enclave now hosts nearly 2.4 million people and nearly 66,300 Palestinians have died since October 2023 amid warnings Gaza faces famine; Israel estimates 48 Israeli captives remain, 20 alive.
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