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Holiday Seasoning: Hamas Deals Blow to Trump Peace Plan for Gaza—Report Published Oct 01, 2025 at 04:20 AM EDT updated Oct 01, 2025 at 06:01 AM EDT 0:00 / 0:55 By Amir DaftariNews Reporter A senior Hamas official said Wednesday the group is “likely” to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced 20-point peace proposal for Gaza, a plan that Washington and Israel maintain could end the fighting and secure the release of the remaining 48 hostages. The official, speaking to the BBC, argued the framework “serves Israel’s interests,” while “ignoring those of the Palestinian people,” and added that Hamas will neither disarm nor accept the deployment of an international stabilization force—both central requirements of Trump’s initiative. Why It MattersThe proposal—presented by Trump and endorsed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—represents one of the most consequential outside efforts to end nearly two years of war in Gaza. If accepted, it promises a rapid hostage-prisoner exchange, international aid and a phased Israeli withdrawal; if rejected, Trump has publicly pledged full U.S. backing for Israel to continue military operations. The stakes are high: the plan’s fate could determine whether thousands more civilians face displacement, famine and further violence or whether a fragile ceasefire and reconstruction process can begin. President Donald Trump, left, listens during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the State Dining Room of the White Ho...Read More \| The BBC reported that Hamas was carefully evaluating Trump’s 20-point peace proposal, with discussions ongoing among leaders inside Gaza and those in exile. The deliberations appear focused on the potential political and strategic implications of accepting the plan, including how it might affect the group’s influence in Gaza and its broader position in the region. But according to the report, the group’s military commander in Gaza, Ez al-Din al-Haddad, appears focused on continuing the fight rather than accepting the U.S. plan. Leaders based outside the territory have taken a backseat in negotiations, as they lack direct influence over the hostages, limiting their ability to shape the group’s response. Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey have engaged directly with Hamas officials since Tuesday, pressing the group to seriously examine the proposal. Key Elements of the PlanThe Trump plan calls for an immediate end to nearly two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas, while excluding the militant group from any future governing role. Under the proposal, the release of all Israeli hostages—dead and alive—would occur within 72 hours of Israel formally accepting the deal, in exchange for the release of 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 detainees from Gaza. Israel would also return the remains of 15 Palestinians for every deceased Israeli. Hostage releases would take place under a temporary freeze of military operations, with Israeli forces withdrawing only to agreed lines inside Gaza. Following the release, Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and disarmament would receive amnesty, with safe passage offered to those wishing to leave Gaza for countries that have agreed to receive them. Masked Hamas militants in Gaza City on February 21, 2020. (Adel Hana/AP Photo) Trump's Deadline On Tuesday, Trump gave Hamas three to four days to accept the U.S.-backed peace plan, warning that rejection could lead to “a very sad end.” He emphasized that the proposal represented a rare opportunity to bring a close to the nearly 2-year-old conflict, signaling both urgency and the possibility of intensified military action if Hamas failed to agree. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump" “Hamas is either going to be doing it or not, and if it’s not, it’s going to be a very sad end. All of the Arab countries are signed up. The Muslim countries are all signed up. Israel is all signed up. We're just waiting for Hamas.” Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani: “We still do not know Hamas' response to the plan, which requires consensus with the Palestinian factions.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Once all hostages are returned, Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and to decommission their weapons will be given amnesty. Members of Hamas who wish to leave Gaza will be provided safe passage to receiving countries.” What Happens Next Hamas has a narrow window to respond to the U.S.-backed plan, with Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey coordinating closely. Acceptance could lead to a rapid hostage release and a temporary ceasefire, while rejection risks renewed Israeli military action with full U.S. support. Even if agreed, implementation will face significant logistical and security challenges, leaving the region’s stability uncertain.