Hamas agrees to some of Donald Trump's Gaza plan but seeks negotiations on some points

Notably, Hamas did not say whether it would agree to a stipulation that it disarm, a demand by Israel and the US that it has previously rejected

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 - 21:17

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters

Hamas said on Friday it would agree to some aspects of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing hostages and handing over administration of the enclave, but that it would seek negotiations over many of its other terms.

In a copy of the statement seen by Reuters, Hamas issued its response to Trump's 20-point plan after the US president gave the Palestinian militant group until Sunday to accept or reject the proposal. Trump has not said whether the terms would be subject to negotiation, as Hamas is seeking.