Hey fam, big update on the Middle East front 📰: U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for an immediate stop to Israels bombing of Gaza. This comes just hours after Hamas said it would, in principle, release all hostages under Trumps “20-point plan.”
Earlier today, Trump gave Hamas a deadline: accept the ceasefire-for-hostages proposal by Sunday 6 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT) or face "all hell" breaking loose. By evening, Hamas told regional and international mediators it had signed on to the deal and was ready to sort out the details.
Heres the gist of the plan 🤝: Israel halts military actions and pulls back to agreed lines, while Hamas frees every captive (living or deceased) within 72 hours of Israels public green light. In return, Israel would free select detainees and even offer amnesty or safe passage for disarmed Hamas members who pledge peaceful coexistence.
Hamas also proposed handing Gazas administration over to a neutral group of technocrats backed by Arab and Islamic nations. They emphasized the importance of international support to end the conflict, secure humanitarian aid, prevent mass displacement, and reject any reoccupation of Gaza.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed Hamas statement, urging all sides to seize this opportunity to end the fighting. He also gave a shout-out to Qatar and Egypt for their mediation hustle 🕊️.
The big question now: Will the ceasefire plan actually hold? Stay tuned, because if this works, it could be a game-changer for Gazas future and broader Palestinian rights under international law.
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Trump urges Israel to stop Gaza strikes following Hamas statement
cgtn.com
