Hamas Responds to Trump Gaza Peace Plan | Gaza Latest News 4 October 2025

Hamas Responds to President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan on 4 October 2025

On 4 October 2025, a major turning point emerged in the Gaza conflict when Hamas issued its official response to the peace plan presented by United States President Donald Trump. The plan, first announced on 29 September, contained twenty points aimed at ending the war, securing the release of Israeli hostages, and establishing a transitional technocratic Palestinian authority to govern Gaza.

President Trump’s proposal was based on three primary pillars: an immediate ceasefire, the release of all Israeli hostages whether alive or deceased, and the dismantling of Hamas’s military capabilities. He also ordered Israel to halt airstrikes immediately to allow space for negotiations and warned Hamas that rejecting the plan would carry serious consequences.

Hamas’s response today showed partial acceptance but also clear reservations. In its official statement, Hamas declared that it is ready to release all Israeli hostages through a negotiated exchange formula. It also expressed willingness to transfer governance of Gaza to a technocratic Palestinian body supported by Arab and Islamic consensus, provided this process is built on national reconciliation and international recognition.

However, Hamas stopped short of fully rejecting the disarmament demand, insisting that the future of Palestinian statehood and Gaza’s political status must be determined through national consensus and international law, not imposed conditions. This stance leaves one of the most critical issues unresolved and could complicate the full implementation of the plan.

Israel, in response, announced preparations to implement the first stage of Trump’s plan concerning the release of hostages. While Israel expressed support for the proposal, limited airstrikes continued in parts of Gaza despite the U.S. call for a complete halt, and casualties continued to rise today. The Israeli government stated it supports the plan in principle but will enforce its own conditions regarding Gaza’s security arrangements and governance.

Reactions from the international community came swiftly. Qatar and Egypt welcomed Hamas’s response and urged all sides to agree to an immediate ceasefire. The Palestinian Authority said the moment must be used to stop the war, free the hostages, and restore humanitarian aid. Pakistan also endorsed Hamas’s reply and called on Israel to cease its bombardment. European countries, including Germany, Britain, and France, praised the response as a step toward peace but stressed that actions, not words, would determine success.

Despite diplomatic progress, the ground reality in Gaza remains grim. Hundreds of thousands are displaced, hospitals have been destroyed, and food, water, and medical supplies are critically scarce. The issue of disarmament remains the central obstacle. Israel insists it is non-negotiable, while Hamas sees it as surrendering resistance. Without consensus on this point, the peace effort risks collapse.

For the first time, Hamas has shown willingness to engage with a U.S.-brokered peace framework under President Trump’s leadership. This marks 4 October 2025 as a potentially historic day in the Gaza conflict. The coming days will reveal whether negotiations can overcome differences, aid can reach Gaza’s people, and both sides can move toward a ceasefire.

If successful, today could be remembered as the beginning of a new chapter of peace. If not, it may become another missed opportunity in a long and painful history of conflict.