Summary
Many people in Gaza were surprised when U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to welcome a response from Hamas to his peace plan. Hamas indicated some willingness to accept parts of the plan, including releasing Israeli hostages and allowing Palestinian technocrats to govern Gaza, but many details remain unresolved, leaving Palestinians uncertain about what will happen next.
Key Facts
- U.S. President Donald Trump shared on social media that he thought Hamas was ready for peace.
- Hamas's response was not a complete rejection but included some agreement to parts of Trump's proposal, like releasing Israeli hostages.
- Hamas agreed to the idea of Palestinian technocrats governing Gaza.
- Many Palestinians have different feelings about the response, ranging from hopeful to suspicious.
- Some worry that Hamas's response may lead to Israel reclaiming hostages and possibly resuming the conflict.
- Trump's statement on social media called for Israel to stop bombing Gaza.
- Hamas's reply is seen as putting the decision back on Israel to respond.
