A senior Hamas official has confirmed that the group is currently engaged in internal consultations regarding the recently unveiled Gaza ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that Hamas has requested additional time to thoroughly study the plan before issuing a formal response.
The Trump-backed initiative, presented at the White House on September 30, outlines a 20-point framework aimed at ending the nearly two-year-long conflict in Gaza. Key provisions include an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas, and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the territory. The plan also proposes the establishment of a transitional authority led by President Trump himself, with oversight from an international “Board of Peace” that includes former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
While the proposal has received support from several Arab and Muslim nations, Hamas has expressed reservations about certain clauses, particularly those concerning disarmament and the expulsion of faction leaders. A source close to Hamas leadership indicated that the group is seeking international guarantees for a full Israeli withdrawal and assurances against targeted assassinations inside or outside Gaza.
“There are two prevailing views within Hamas,” the source added. “One favors unconditional approval to secure a ceasefire under Trump’s guarantees, while the other insists on conditional acceptance with clarifications that reflect the resistance’s demands.”
President Trump has given Hamas a three-to-four-day deadline to respond to the proposal, warning that failure to comply could result in escalated Israeli military action. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar have delivered the plan to Hamas negotiators in Doha and are expected to continue discussions in the coming days.
Mohammad Nazzal, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, stated, “We are in contact with mediators and with Arab and Islamic parties, and we are serious about reaching understandings. The plan has points of concern, and we will announce our position on it soon.”