Summary
The armed group Hamas has partially agreed to a US peace proposal that involves releasing Israeli hostages in exchange for detained Gazans. Hamas's response includes cooperation on some aspects, like governance changes in Gaza, but omits key parts such as disarming. The situation is evolving as the Israeli government reviews the proposal's details.
Key Facts
- Hamas has responded positively to a US peace plan concerning Gaza.
- The plan includes releasing Israeli hostages in return for detained Gazans.
- Hamas agrees to governance changes in Gaza, involving Palestinian technocrats.
- Notably missing from their acceptance is an agreement to disarm Hamas.
- President Trump wants Israel to halt bombing Gaza to safely retrieve hostages.
- The plan requires immediate fighting cessation and hostages released within 72 hours.
- There are around 48 Israeli hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
- The response came after Trump's ultimatum for Hamas to agree to the proposal quickly.
