Hamas confirms receiving US proposal for Gaza ceasefire
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Hamas confirmed it has received new US ideas for a Gaza ceasefire, saying it is ready for talks on prisoner exchange, Israeli withdrawal, and independent Palestinian administration.
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Scenes from a prisoner exchange in the Gaza Strip in February 2025. (Military media)
The Islamic Resistance Movement in Palestine, Hamas, confirmed Sunday evening that it has received new American ideas through mediators aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
In a statement, Hamas said it welcomes any real initiative that contributes to ending the ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people.
Hamas expressed its readiness to immediately join negotiations to reach a comprehensive deal that would include:
- The release of all prisoners on both sides.
- A clear declaration of an end to the war.
- A complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
- The creation of a Palestinian independent committee to administer Gaza, to begin work immediately.
The movement also demanded clear guarantees to ensure that "Israel" abides by any commitments, citing past agreements that were repudiated.
Hamas noted that it had already approved a mediator-brokered US proposal in Cairo on August 18, 2025, but "Israel" failed to respond and instead escalated its massacres and ethnic cleansing policy.
US and Israeli Positions
US President Donald Trump announced Sunday evening on his Truth Social account that “the Israelis have accepted my terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well.”
In his post, Trump wrote: “Everyone wants the hostages home. Everyone wants this war to end! The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one!”
According to Israeli Channel 12, Trump conveyed a new proposal through his envoy Steve Witkoff, bypassing the usual mediators Qatar and Egypt. The reported plan includes the release of all Israeli captives, both living and deceased, on the first day of the deal in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners serving long sentences.
The proposal also envisions halting the Israeli military operation in Gaza City and opening a negotiation track under Trump’s direct supervision to work toward a permanent end to the war.
Trump emphasized that Hamas must “trust the American president” in order for the agreement to succeed, framing his message as a final warning to the Palestinian movement.
Meanwhile, Hamas emphasized that it will continue communication with mediators in hopes of developing the initiatives into a comprehensive agreement that reflects the aspirations of the Palestinian people and ends the aggression in Gaza.
Hamas reiterates commitment to ceasefire deal
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance, Hamas, reaffirmed Saturday its adherence and commitment to its most recent agreement to the latest ceasefire proposal for Gaza, along with the Palestinian Resistance factions.
A statement by the movement noted that it remains open to ideas, suggestions, and recommendations that would guarantee a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the full withdrawal of occupation forces from Gaza, the uninterrupted and unconditional flow of humanitarian aid, and a just prisoner exchange through serious negotiations, held through mediators.
Hamas continues to show utmost flexibility in negotiations as "Israel" obstructs all agreements and talks to wreak more havoc in Gaza. A few days ago, the Palestinian Resistance announced that it is still awaiting the Israeli regime's response to the proposal presented by mediators on August 18.
