Hamas accepts parts of Trump Gaza peace plan, seeks talks

Hamas has said it accepts several elements of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza but stressed that further negotiations are needed on key points, including the future governance of the besieged territory

The armed group submitted its formal response to Trump’s proposal on Friday, just hours after the US president gave Hamas until Sunday to decide.

Trump’s 20-point plan included an immediate ceasefire, the release of 48 Israeli captives – of which 20 are believed to be alive – in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the creation of a transitional governance body, and the disarmament of Hamas

In its reply, Hamas agreed “to release all occupation captives – both living and the remains – according to the exchange formula outlined in President Trump’s proposal, with the provision of field conditions necessary for the exchange.