Hamas submits official response to Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

Smoke rises following explosions in Gaza City after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept some other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, as seen from central Gaza Strip October 4, 2025. REUTERS

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has officially submitted its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip. The announcement was made through mediators and follows extensive internal consultations.

According to a statement highlighted by Qatar News Agency, Hamas said it aimed to reach a “responsible position” on the U.S. initiative, expressing its desire to halt Israeli aggression on Gaza.

Hamas expressed appreciation for Arab, Islamic, and international mediation efforts, including those led by President Trump. It reaffirmed key conditions for ending the conflict, including:

• A call for a complete ceasefire, the exchange of prisoners, and immediate humanitarian aid access.
• Rejection of the ongoing occupation of the Gaza Strip and displacement of its residents.
• Agreement to transfer Gaza’s administration to a Palestinian body of independent technocrats, in line with national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic partners.
• Acceptance of prisoner releases—both alive and deceased—as outlined in Trump’s proposal and dependent on agreed-upon field conditions.
• Emphasis on future governance of Gaza being tied to national Palestinian positions and international legal frameworks.

Hamas stated that all remaining issues in President Trump’s proposal must align with international law and resolutions, and reflect the unified stance of the Palestinian people.