Hamas has agreed to release all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased, conditional on field conditions being met Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages, pending conditions, after Trump’s Gaza peace proposal, as part of a response to President Donald Trump’s comprehensive peace proposal for Gaza. Delegations from Hamas, Israel, the United States, and Qatar are set to participate in indirect talks in Egypt Gaza ceasefire mediators due in Egypt for indirect talks – Doha News | Qatar to negotiate the details of the plan.
Trump’s Optimism
President Trump expressed confidence about the hostage situation, stating that releases would begin “very soon.” Trump welcomed Hamas’s statement and called on Israel to immediately stop bombing the Gaza Strip to ensure the safe extraction of hostages Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages, pending conditions, after Trump’s Gaza peace proposal. When questioned about flexibility in negotiations, Trump told reporters that “we don’t need flexibility because everybody has pretty much agreed to it, but there will always be some changes.”
The Peace Plan
The plan, unveiled on September 29 by Trump and backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls for Hamas to free all remaining Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases, starting with an initial withdrawal before the hostages are freed Netanyahu hopes to announce release of all hostages from Gaza “in the coming days” after Hamas agreed to parts of Trump peace plan – CBS News. Under the plan, Hamas would immediately release the remaining 48 hostages, with around 20 of them believed to be alive Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum.
The Trump proposal also grants amnesty to any members of Hamas who commit to peaceful coexistence with Israel Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to negotiate release of hostages – live updates | CNN.
Hamas’s Response
Hamas stressed that in return for an end to the war and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, it agrees to release all hostages, both alive and deceased, according to the exchange ratio set out in Trump’s plan Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds to peace plan. However, the militant group has indicated it wants to negotiate specific details and conditions.
Notably, Hamas’s response did not explicitly address key demands regarding its complete disarmament or its exclusion from any future role in Gaza’s governance—two issues that were central to the Trump proposal and considered potential dealbreakers.
Upcoming Talks
Egyptian and Qatari mediators will facilitate the indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas negotiators, with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner expected to attend Israel halts strikes in Gaza after Trump’s call to stop the fighting. A senior Egyptian official involved in the ceasefire negotiations said Arab mediators are preparing for comprehensive talks Netanyahu hopes to announce release of all hostages from Gaza “in the coming days” after Hamas agreed to parts of Trump peace plan – CBS News, which are expected to address hostage releases and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli detention.
Current Situation
The release of the remaining 48 hostages within 72 hours and the agreement to relinquish power in Gaza were two of the key demands of the Trump proposal and were viewed as potential red lines that could lead to Hamas rejecting the plan Israel and Hamas signal willingness to move forward on Trump’s Gaza peace plan | CNN Politics. Hamas’s stated agreement to these conditions has been seen as a significant step, though critical details remain to be negotiated in the Cairo talks.
The international community is watching closely as mediators work to bridge the remaining gaps between the two sides in what represents the most serious peace effort in months.
