Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’s partial agreement, saying they appear ready to pursue lasting peace.
Trump demanded Israel stop bombing Gaza to ensure hostages’ safe and swift release.
He praised Hamas’s willingness to release hostages and transfer power to other Palestinian leaders.
Trump posted on social media: “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza. It’s too dangerous now.”
Global Leaders Respond to Peace Effort
Trump thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and other nations in a celebratory video.
He called the day historic and said negotiators must finalize the plan in concrete terms.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed readiness for the plan’s “first stage,” focusing on hostage release.
Netanyahu’s office later said Israel would follow its prior principles without resolving all Hamas demands.
Mediators Egypt and Qatar welcomed progress and promised to continue detailed discussions on the peace plan.
Key Issues Remain Unresolved
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all sides to seize the opportunity to end the conflict.
French President Macron noted that hostage release and a ceasefire now appear within reach.
Hostage families called for immediate negotiations to prevent irreversible harm to captives.
Hamas demanded unanimous Palestinian approval for decisions affecting Gaza’s future and ignored disarmament requests.
Trump’s plan requires Hamas to release 48 hostages, disarm, and relinquish power within three days.
Israel would halt its offensive, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and allow humanitarian aid and reconstruction.
Gaza would enter international governance under Trump and Tony Blair, with no path for West Bank reunification.
