Hamas Accepts Parts of Trump’s Gaza Plan, Proposes Prisoner Exchange

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Hamas has announced that it accepts parts of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza plan, including a ceasefire, the release of hostages, Israeli withdrawal, and increased aid access. The group said it is open to mediated talks to finalize details.

Hostage and Prisoner Exchange

According to Hamas, Israeli hostages in Gaza, both living and deceased, could be released under an exchange formula tied to Trump’s plan. In return, Israel would release 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained since October 2023, including women and children. For every Israeli hostage’s remains returned, 15 Palestinian remains would be released.

Ceasefire and Israeli Withdrawal

Hamas agreed to the principle of ending the war and demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Trump’s plan called for a staged withdrawal, with Israeli bombardment frozen during the process until conditions for full pullout are met.

Humanitarian Aid and Recovery

The group welcomed Trump’s call for expanded humanitarian access, including food, medical supplies, and rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure. Hamas stressed it rejects any displacement of Palestinians, while Trump’s plan also stated no forced expulsions would take place.

Disagreement on Governance

The main difference lies in Gaza’s future governance. Trump’s plan proposes an apolitical Palestinian committee supervised by an international body led by Trump. Hamas, however, insists that Gaza’s administration should go to a Palestinian technocratic body backed by Arab and Islamic nations.

Role of Hamas in Future

While Trump’s plan explicitly excludes Hamas from future governance, the group said it sees itself as part of a wider Palestinian national framework and did not comment on demilitarization demands.