Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sources say Hamas is reviewing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, backed by Israel, and a response could take several days.
As reported by The Telegraph, sources say Hamas may take several days to respond to the US- and Israel-backed Gaza peace plan.
On Monday, 29 September, Donald Trump announced a transitional Gaza government with former PM Sir Tony Blair under his 20-point Middle East peace plan.
How is Hamas responding to the Gaza peace plan?
According to sources, the Palestinian group Hamas is examining the peace deal in ‘good faith’ following its presentation last night.
The group said they will consult with Qatar and Turkey regarding the peace proposal.
A source told AFP,
“Hamas has begun a series of consultations within its political and military leaderships, both insidePalestine and abroad.”
Referring to Israel’s attacks on Qatar’s capital that targeted Hamas leaders, the insiders stated,
“The discussions could take several days due to the complexities of communication among leadership members and movements, especially after the Israeli aggression in Doha.”
What did Qatar say about Hamas’ response to Trump’s Gaza plan?
A Qatar foreign ministry spokesman, Majed al-Ansari, confirmed Qatar will meet with Hamas negotiators and Turkey today to discuss Donald Trump’s Gaza plan.
He said Qatar and Egypt handed the proposal to Hamas, and the group pledged to review it responsibly.
The spokesman stated,
“There will also be another meeting today, also attended by the Turkish side, with the negotiating delegation.”
Mr Ansari added,
“It is still too early to speak about responses, but we are truly optimistic that this plan, as we said, is a comprehensive one.”
What did Donald Trump say about Hamas accepting the Gaza plan?
Donald Trump said negotiations with his Israeli counterpart went ‘very well’ and expressed hope that Hamas will agree to the Gaza plan.
He said,
“‘I think they will accept the terms. I think if it all works out, you can have peace in the Middle East for the first time in 300, probably 3,000, years. That’s pretty good, right?”
Under the proposed plan, Hamas would have no role in Gaza’s administration, and its military infrastructure, including hostage tunnels, would be dismantled.
How did Western nations react to Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan?
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised the proposal and called on Hamas to stop the misery.
The Prime Minister added,
“We call on all sides to come together and to work with the US administration to finalise this agreement and bring it into reality. Hamas should now agree to the plan and end the misery, by laying down their arms and releasing all remaining hostages.”
French President Emmanuel Macron lauded Donald Trump’s efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza.
He added,
“I expect Israel to engage resolutely on this basis. Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all hostages and follow this plan.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the plan could mark a turning point, allowing a ceasefire, releasing hostages, and ensuring aid access.
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the 20-point plan as the ‘best chance’ to end the war.
He added that,
“Israel’s support for the plan is a significant step forward… Now Hamas must also agree to it and pave the way for peace.”
What did Muslim nations say about Donald Trump’s Gaza plan?
Eight Muslim-majority countries expressed support for the US president and his efforts to end the Gaza conflict.
In a statement, they stated that they
“affirm their readiness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the parties toward finalising the agreement and ensuring its implementation.”
Among the countries are Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, and Turkey, all recognising Mr Trump’sGaza plan.
The plan was also backed by Indonesia and Pakistan, the largest Muslim-majority nations by population.
Donald Trump’s Gaza plan
The Gaza plan calls for a stop to fighting and a swap of hostages. Hamas must return all hostages within 72 hours, and Israel will free 250 prisoners and 1,700 detainees.
Gaza would be governed by a temporary, apolitical Palestinian committee under an international Board of Peace led by Donald Trump, excluding Hamas.
Hamas must disarm and dismantle all military infrastructure, while an international security force is deployed. Israeli forces would pull back in stages, maintaining only a security perimeter until Gaza is secure.
Key facts about the Gaza-Israel war
The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a large-scale attack from Gaza. According to a February 2025 report, at least 61,709 Palestinians have been killed, with thousands more missing.
Israel’s death toll from the attacks has been revised to 1,139. The war has caused widespread devastation and heightened tensions across the region.