But is seeking further negotiations on a number of points outlined in the US Gaza peace plan
The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump gave Hamas a deadline of 18:00e (22:00 GMT) on Sunday to accept the US proposals or face “all hell”
In a social media post, Trump says he believes Hamas is “ready for a lasting peace” and Israel must “stop the bombing of Gaza”
The 20-point framework to end the war – which has already been accepted by Israel – stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza
Hamas said, on Friday, October 3, that it has accepted some elements of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians. The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught nearly two years into the war sparked by the Oct. 7 attack into Israel. It was unclear how the US and Israel would respond to partial acceptance. The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught nearly two years into the war sparked by the Oct. 7 attack into Israel. It was unclear how the U.S. and Israel would respond to partial acceptance.
Here’s what to know about the peace plan and what could happen next:
Gaza peace plan
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Under the plan, which Trump unveiled earlier this week alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas would immediately release the remaining 48 hostages — around 20 of them believed to be alive. It would also give up power and disarm.
In return, Israel would halt its offensive and withdraw from much of the territory, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and allow an influx of humanitarian aid and eventual reconstruction. Plans to relocate much of Gaza’s population to other countries would be shelved
