๐Ÿ•Š️ Hamas Agrees to Key Terms of Peace Plan — Could This Be the Beginning of the End for the Gaza War?

 




After nearly two years of devastating conflict, there’s finally a glimmer of hope in the Middle East. Hamas has announced that it accepts several core terms of a U.S.-backed peace proposal — a move that could pave the way for a historic ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

This development follows intense international pressure, months of stalled negotiations, and growing humanitarian concerns inside Gaza. If the current momentum continues, it could mark a turning point in one of the world’s most intractable conflicts.

What Exactly Did Hamas Agree To?

According to statements released Friday, Hamas has accepted a central part of the peace framework proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

The group says it’s ready to:

  • Release all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased.

  • Allow the transfer of Gaza’s governance to a new, technocratic Palestinian authority.

  • Begin talks around security arrangements for a post-war Gaza.

This is a major step forward, especially the commitment to release hostages — something that has been one of Israel’s top demands since the war began.

 

What’s Still on the Table?

Of course, not everything is resolved yet. Several major issues remain contentious:

  • Israeli military withdrawal: Hamas wants a full pullout, while Israel insists on phased steps tied to security guarantees.

  • Disarmament of Hamas: This is one of the toughest points. Israel and the U.S. want Hamas to completely give up its weapons, but Hamas has resisted fully agreeing to that.

  • Future governance: Who will actually run Gaza after the war is still unclear.

These are not small details they’re the kind of issues that have derailed previous ceasefire attempts.


The United States has cautiously welcomed the news, calling it a “positive and meaningful development.” President Trump’s team has been quick to claim credit for the progress, emphasizing their diplomatic efforts behind the scenes.

Israel’s response has been more measured. While officials have signaled openness to some steps of the deal particularly the hostage release they’ve stressed that disarmament is non-negotiable.

Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations have expressed relief, hoping that this agreement could allow more aid to flow into Gaza and ease the suffering of civilians caught in the conflict.


 What Happens Next?

Mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. are expected to meet with both sides in the coming days to finalize the terms of the agreement. If things go according to plan, the next steps could include:

  • A formal ceasefire declaration

  • Hostage–prisoner exchanges

  • Gradual Israeli troop withdrawals

  • Launching a massive international reconstruction effort for Gaza

But experts warn that any misstep, delay, or political backlash could easily derail the fragile progress.

 Final Thoughts

For the first time in months, there’s a real sense of cautious optimism. This isn’t the end of the road  far from it but it might just be the beginning of the end of this brutal war.

Whether this agreement holds will depend on trust, verification, and political will on both sides. But after so much loss and devastation, even a small step toward peace is worth celebrating.



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