The BBC reported Thursday that mediators contacted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas' military wing in Gaza, who said he does not agree to the new American ceasefire plan. According to the report, al-Haddad apparently believes the plan was crafted to bring about Hamas' downfall, whether or not the terrorist organization accepts it, and therefore he is determined to continue fighting.
The report added that while some members of Hamas leadership in Qatar appeared open to considering the plan with adjustments, their influence was limited because they have no authority over the hostages themselves.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said earlier that talks were being held with the Hamas terrorist organization to obtain its response to Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. The minister clarified that attempts were underway to convince Hamas to react positively to the proposal.
"The Trump plan has many gaps that need to be filled," Abdelatty added. He said Egypt was working with Qatar and Turkey to persuade Hamas to accept the framework for ending the war. "We are meeting with them and coordinating with our brothers in Qatar and our colleagues in Turkey to convince Hamas to respond positively to the plan," he said.
He further stated that if there were political will, the plan could be implemented on the ground, but it would require participation. "The Trump plan requires further discussions regarding how it should be implemented, particularly regarding governance and security arrangements," Abdelatty explained. He stressed that Egypt supports Trump's plan and vision for ending the war.
According to the Al-Hadath channel, Abdelatty warned that if Hamas rejects Trump's plan, the situation would deteriorate and escalation would follow.
