Hamas partially accepts Trump's Gaza deal, prompting negotiations in Cairo. The move raises hopes for ending the war, but significant gaps remain, particularly on disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal.
Hamas partially accepts Trump's plan
Negotiations begin in Cairo
67,000 Palestinians have died
Hamas agrees to release hostages
Disarmament discussions are necessary
Israel remains vague on troop withdrawal
Negotiations aim for a comprehensive deal
President Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan offers a roadmap for ending a two-year conflict: an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces in return for Hamas ceding governance and disarming. While it secures broad agreement on hostages and aid, deep divisions over weapons and troop pullout threaten its viability.
Overview of the Plan
On September 29, 2025, President Trump unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Phase 1 calls for:
A full ceasefire.
Release of all hostages within 72 hours.
Redeployment of Israeli forces to a clearly defined boundary inside Gaza.
Transfer of Gaza governance to a Palestinian technocratic authority.
Disarmament of Hamas’s military wing.
Phase 2 envisages large-scale reconstruction, humanitarian aid delivery, and steps toward Palestinian self-rule.[1][2][3]
Hamas’s Conditional Acceptance
On October 5, Hamas agreed to:
Release of all hostages within 72 hours.
Transfer governance to Palestinian technocrats.
Redeployment of Israeli troops to the designated line.
It withheld agreement on disarmament and broader security arrangements pending consultation with other Palestinian factions.[4][5][6]
Negotiation Venue and Timeline
Indirect talks were held October 6–9 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, mediated by the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. A summit chaired by President Trump and President el-Sisi on October 12 aimed to finalize terms and establish enforcement mechanisms.[7][8][9]
Humanitarian Context
Palestinian casualties since October 7, 2023: over 67,000 killed and 169,000 wounded according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.[10][11]
UN agencies report acute food and water shortages, with famine conditions in parts of northern Gaza.[12][13]
Infrastructure damage exceeds 60 percent of civilian buildings, per UN assessments.[14][10]
Issue
Hamas Position
Israeli Position
Disarmament
Rejects giving up arms; views them as security
Demands binding disarmament language
Full Troop Withdrawal
Seeks complete pullout
Will maintain forces “deep inside” Gaza
Oversight and Guarantees
Wants firm international guarantees
Seeks mechanism to prevent Hamas rearmament
Path to Agreement
Disarmament Mechanism:
International monitors to supervise weapons collection.
Transparent verification protocols.
Withdrawal Timeline:
Phased redeployment benchmarks.
Third-party verification at each stage.
Enforcement Guarantees:
Sanctions or peacekeeping deployment for violations.
Legal framework under UN Security Council resolution.
The plan marks the closest approach to an enduring ceasefire and post-war framework. However, without clear resolution of core disputes, full implementation remains uncertain. The next days in Cairo and Sharm el-Sheikh will determine whether negotiators can bridge these gaps or if talks once again collapse under mutual distrust.
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