Hamas and other terrorist organizations have “responded positively” to the plan, but demanded clarifications regarding several points, including the issue of weapons and a timetable for an IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Officials in Qatar, Egypt and Turkey pointed to the challenge facing Hamas in implementing a plan that requires it to surrender.
The flotilla carrying hundreds of activists, including Greta Thunberg, was blocked during Yom Kippur, with 42 vessels seized and their passengers taken to Ashdod for police questioning.
Disagreements within Hamas leadership are blocking a decision on President Trump’s peace plan, and mediators are working to break the deadlock. Their proposal: Hamas would accept the plan in principle, followed by an international conference to discuss its details.
Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas’ military wing in Gaza, told mediators that he rejects the American ceasefire plan, declaring that they are determined to fight. Meanwhile, Egypt continues efforts to persuade Hamas to accept the proposal, with the Egyptian foreign minister acknowledging that there are still significant gaps to be addressed.
Israel's Foreign Ministry have released footage showing an IDF soldier alongside activist Greta Thunberg, stating that she and her friends are "Safe and healthy", and are being transferred to an Israeli port.
The pressure is is mounting. With President Donald Trump giving Hamas three to four days to respond, the atmosphere was tense during the mediators’ meeting with the leaders of the terrorist organization, and Egypt’s intelligence chief issued an ultimatum.
The Israeli Navy is preparing to take control of the flotilla heading toward Gaza in the coming hours, with the operation expected to last several days, according to IDF assessments.
President gives terrorist group 3-4 days. Hamas requested clarifications on when the full withdrawal from the Strip will be carried out and under what conditions.
According to WSJ, Israeli officials successfully influenced President Donald Trump's Gaza peace framework, securing key amendments sensitive language on statehood while preserving potential Palestinian independence through references to Palestinian "aspirations" for self-determination.
Official Hamas document found by troops in Gaza, signed by then-terror chief Ismail Haniyeh, implicates organizers, including Zaher Birawi.
