Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant - but there are key omissions
Published: 10/3/2025

Hamas agrees to release hostages in response to US peace plan, seeking changes. Key omissions include the demand for Hamas to lay down its arms and governance handover to Palestinian technocrats. Israeli government scrutinizing Hamas' response for true intentions, as Trump calls for ceasefire and negotiations. Peace deal progress noted but details to be resolved for regional peace.