The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas announced on Friday that it had delivered its official response to the Gaza plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, following extensive consultations with its leadership bodies, other Palestinian factions, and international mediators.
In its statement, Hamas said it appreciated Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, including those of President Trump, aimed at halting the war on Gaza, ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid, preventing the displacement of Palestinians, and rejecting the occupation of the Strip.
The movement declared its approval of a framework for a prisoner exchange deal, agreeing to release all Zionist captives, both living and deceased, in line with the formula proposed by Trump, once conditions on the ground permit the process. Hamas confirmed its readiness to immediately enter negotiations through mediators to finalize the details.
Hamas also reiterated its acceptance of handing over the administration of Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic authority made up of independent Palestinian political actors, based on national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic backing.
The group emphasized that other aspects of Trump’s proposal concerning the long-term future of Gaza and the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people are issues that require a broader national decision.
Hamas stressed that such matters must be discussed within a unified Palestinian framework.
“Hamas will be part of this national process and will contribute to it responsibly,” the statement concluded.