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Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey call on Hamas to consider Trump’s Gaza peace proposal
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey are pressing Hamas to respond positively to President Trump's proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions said. The three countries, acting as mediators with close ties to Hamas, have met with the group’s leaders twice over the past 24 hours to convey the plan and encourage acceptance.
Trump has given Hamas three to four days to respond to the proposal. Speaking Tuesday in Quantico, Virginia, he emphasized the importance of Hamas signing the plan, saying, “We have one signature that we need, and that signature will pay in hell if they don't sign. I hope they sign for their own good and create something really great.” U.S. and Israeli officials anticipate a generally positive response from Hamas, though some reservations are expected.
Sources said that on Monday night, while Trump publicly unveiled the plan, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani and Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad met with Hamas leaders in Doha to present it. Both urged the group to accept, with al-Thani emphasizing that the deal represented the best terms available and highlighting Trump’s commitment to ending the conflict. Hamas leaders reportedly told al-Thani they would study the proposal in good faith.
A follow-up meeting took place on Tuesday in Doha with al-Thani, Rashad, and Turkish intelligence director Ebrahim Kalin. Ahead of the meeting, al-Thani said Hamas must reach a consensus with other Palestinian factions before issuing an official response, noting that the primary goal of stopping the war is achievable under Trump’s plan, though some details require further clarification.
While the proposal offers Hamas several key concessions, including the release of 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and expanded humanitarian aid, it also demands significant steps such as full disarmament and a phased Israeli withdrawal, which could be difficult for the group to accept. Al-Thani acknowledged that the plan remains in its early stages and will require further negotiation, though Trump indicated that the scope for additional changes is limited. U.S. officials have said they are willing to discuss specific requests for clarifications or amendments, but will not reopen the plan for broader negotiation.
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