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Hamas Backs Parts of Trump’s Gaza Plan as Sunday Deadline Looms

The group commits to releasing all hostages under the U.S. proposal, with disarmament and governance terms still unresolved.

People hold up posters of hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza, to demand their release, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Destroyed buildings in Gaza, as seen from Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel, October 3, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump set a hard deadline of Sunday 6 p.m. Washington time for a deal, warning of severe consequences if Hamas does not fully accept the proposal.
  • Israel has endorsed the 20-point plan, which ties an immediate ceasefire to the release of all hostages within 72 hours, Hamas disarmament, staged Israeli withdrawal, and an interim international administration.
  • Hamas said it is ready to free all hostages and hand Gaza’s administration to Palestinian technocrats, while seeking negotiations on disarmament, withdrawal guarantees, and future governance.
  • Trump urged Israel to halt bombing to enable a safe and rapid hostage release, as Qatar and Egypt continue mediation to bridge outstanding gaps.
  • The talks unfold during a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with reported deaths exceeding 66,000 and widespread displacement, raising the risk of escalation if no agreement is reached.