⁤ Former ⁤President Donald ​Trump responded ⁤on his social media platform, Truth ‍Social, to the acceptance by Hamas of a​ plan he proposed for Gaza, which includes ‍the release of Israeli⁢ hostages held ⁣for two years. The response⁤ from the Palestinian militant group, designated as​ a terrorist institution by multiple countries, ‌came⁢ after trump issued ‌an ultimatum‌ expiring Sunday evening (Spanish peninsular time).

‍ “Based ⁤on ​the statement that Hamas⁤ has ⁣just‌ issued, I think ⁢they ‍are ready ⁤for lasting peace,” ⁣Trump wrote. “Israel must promptly ⁣stop Gaza’s bombing so that we can free the hostages safely and quickly. ⁢Right now, it’s too perilous ‍to do⁢ it.”
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⁢ Trump stated negotiations are underway to finalize details,asserting,”It’s not just‌ about Gaza,this is ‍the long-awaited peace in the Middle East.” The US‌ President’s comments followed Hamas’s proposal to negotiate aspects of the​ 20-point plan​ Trump presented,which has reportedly been ⁣approved ⁤by ⁣Israeli Prime ⁤Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump’s Plan and Hamas’s Conditions

⁢ ‍ Trump announced the ultimatum on ⁤Friday and released a video statement from the ​Oval​ Office, as shared by ​his press secretary,‍ karoline Leavitt, on X (formerly Twitter).20 Minutos reported that Hamas agreed to the ​”liberation of all Israeli prisoners, both living ​and⁤ dead,” contingent upon meeting conditions ‍on the ground to ‍facilitate the ⁢operation.
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‌ ⁤The acceptance of the plan by Hamas, a group the United States and ⁣European Union designate as a terrorist organization, marks a ⁢potential turning point in the‍ ongoing conflict. The U.S. State Department provides background ​on the ⁢Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Context and​ Potential Implications

⁢ ⁤ The hostage situation began ‌on October 7, 2023, when Hamas⁣ launched a surprise attack on ​Israel, ‍taking approximately ‌240 ‌hostages. NBC News⁣ reported on the​ initial hostage ⁤crisis. The release of these hostages has been ‌a primary goal of ⁢Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
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⁤ ⁤ Trump’s‌ involvement ‍in proposing a peace plan is notable, given his⁢ previous​ attempts at brokering peace deals ​in​ the Middle East during his presidency, including the Abraham Accords.Though, the success of this ⁢current plan hinges on the ability of all parties to‍ agree on the details and implement the terms effectively. ⁢ The immediate cessation of ‍bombing in Gaza,as requested by Trump,is⁤ a critical first step.
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Further Developments

⁣ ⁤ As of October 4,2024,details ‍of​ the negotiations are still ⁢emerging. Further updates will ‌be provided as they become available. The situation remains fluid and highly sensitive.