What Trump's Gaza truce plan means to the parties involved

PROPOSAL PROMISES CEASEFIRE, HOSTAGE RELEASE, HAMAS DISARMAMENT

- BY STEPHEN N.R.

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, attention now shifts to Hamas.

The militant group faces a stark choice: Surrender its weapons and political role in exchange for amnesty, aid, and reconstruction, or reject the deal and risk even harsher Israeli military action with Washington's backing.

A Palestinian source close to Hamas told AFP yesterday that the group is reviewing Trump's proposal. “Hamas has begun a series of consultations within its political and military leaderships, both inside Palestine and abroad,” the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

“The movement is open to all proposals and will present a national response that represents both Hamas and the resistance factions.,” the source further added.

Another Palestinian source also confirmed that Hamas was examining Trump's plan.

Here are the key questions and answers.

What is Trump proposing?

A 20-point plan to end fighting in Gaza within 72 hours, secure hostage releases, bring in massive aid, and start reconstruction under international oversight.

What does Hamas have to give up?