The Palestinian movement Hamas has issued a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum on a Middle East peace deal, describing his call for an immediate halt to Israeli bombings in Gaza as “encouraging.”
In an official statement released Saturday evening, Hamas declared its readiness to enter into negotiations without delay.
“President Trump’s statements on the immediate cessation of Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip are encouraging, and Hamas is ready to immediately begin negotiations to achieve a prisoner exchange, end the war, and ensure the withdrawal of the army from the Gaza Strip,” the statement read.
The response marks one of the most direct acknowledgments by Hamas of an American-mediated proposal in recent years, coming after Trump declared that an agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. time or face “all hell” breaking loose.
The development raises hopes for a possible breakthrough following weeks of devastating violence, though key sticking points remain — including the full scope of Israel’s military withdrawal, security guarantees, and the fate of hostages held by Hamas.
Diplomatic observers say the swift reaction from Hamas suggests pressure from both regional allies and the broader Palestinian population, who continue to face dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Whether Israel will engage in the proposed framework remains unclear, though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier told Qatar’s leadership that Israel “does not seek to violate sovereignty again” and was open to trilateral discussions with U.S. mediation.If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original at the top To Read Full Article
As the Sunday deadline approaches, all eyes now turn to Washington, Tel Aviv, and Gaza for what could be a decisive moment in shaping the trajectory of the conflict.
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