Hamas reviewing Trump’s proposal for ending Gaza war: reports

Hamas is holding internal consultations on a proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump to end the Gaza war, media reports said on Tuesday, citing sources close to the group.

A source familiar with the matter said discussions are taking place among Hamas’s political and military leaders inside Gaza and abroad. “The talks may take several days due to difficulties in communication among leaders, especially after the recent Israeli strikes in Doha,” the source noted.

Another Palestinian official also confirmed that the group is reviewing the proposal.

The plan, endorsed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages within 72 hours, the disarmament of Hamas, and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. It also envisions a transitional authority led by Trump after the conflict.

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While Netanyahu has publicly expressed support for the proposal, saying Israeli forces would maintain a presence in much of Gaza, Hamas has yet to issue a formal response.

A senior Hamas figure earlier said the group had not received the 20-point plan directly.

Quoting sources, AFP reported that Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Egypt’s intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad presented the document during a meeting with Hamas negotiators. According to the sources, Hamas agreed to study the plan “in good faith” and respond in due course.