Hamas and other Palestinian factions are reportedly showing a strong inclination to accept a comprehensive ceasefire plan for Gaza, as outlined by U.S. President Donald Trump. This development comes as Trump has set a firm Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to the terms, warning of severe repercussions if the proposal is rejected. A source close to the negotiations revealed that Hamas is expected to present its response to Egyptian and Qatari mediators on Wednesday, signaling a potentially significant shift in the ongoing conflict.

The proposed 20-point plan, unveiled by President Trump alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, includes a swift ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages, and a number of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. It also calls for an increased flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the eventual transfer of governance to an interim administration of Palestinian technocrats, overseen by an international "Board of Peace" chaired by Trump. The plan stipulates that all hostages, alive and deceased, would be returned within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting the agreement, which Netanyahu has appeared to endorse.

While Hamas has stated it needs time to consult and review the details of the proposal, officials have indicated that "intensive discussions" are underway with various Arab mediators, Turkey, and other Palestinian factions to formulate a unified response. The Palestinian Authority has publicly supported the plan, emphasizing the importance of a modern, democratic Palestinian state committed to pluralism and peaceful power transfer. However, the proposal does not immediately grant the PA a role in administering post-war Gaza, suggesting a potential future role contingent on reforms.

The urgency of the situation is amplified by Trump's stern warning, stating that if the "LAST CHANCE agreement" is not reached by Sunday evening, "all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas." He further asserted, "We will have PEACE in the Middle East one way or the other." This ultimatum underscores the high stakes involved in the current diplomatic efforts to end the protracted conflict that began with the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries including the United States, has been the de facto governing authority of the Gaza Strip since 2007. Founded in 1987, the organization's original charter called for the destruction of Israel, though a 2017 political document indicated some moderation, including acceptance of a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, while still not recognizing Israel's right to exist. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with thousands of casualties on both sides.