Hamas to Review US Ceasefire Plan; Arab, Muslim States Voice Support

Hamas has received a U.S.-supported ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip, delivered through Qatari and Egyptian mediators, a source within the group confirmed Monday.

The plan — which U.S. President Donald Trump says has Chief Israeli Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing — was formally presented to Hamas negotiators in Doha by Qatar’s prime minister and Egypt’s General Intelligence head. The Hamas delegation said it would examine the proposal “with sincere intent” before issuing a formal response.

Egypt’s Al-Qahera News TV, citing local security sources, reported that Egypt and other Arab states had modified the original proposal before it reached Hamas.

Earlier, President Trump declared Netanyahu’s agreement to the broad peace plan and urged Hamas to accept it, stipulating that remaining hostages be freed within 72 hours. Netanyahu, however, cautioned that Israel would “finish the job” against the group if they rejected the offer.

The ceasefire plan was swiftly rejected by the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, which labelled it a “recipe for continued aggression” against Palestinians. The group accused the U.S. and Israel of using diplomatic cover to achieve objectives they failed to accomplish militarily.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank welcomed the proposal, stating it was ready to partner with the U.S., regional states, and other stakeholders to secure a comprehensive agreement to end the Gaza war. According to the official WAFA news agency, the PA urged that the proposal include sustained humanitarian access, the release of all hostages and detainees, and mechanisms to guarantee the protection of Palestinians.

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt issued a joint statement late Monday, endorsing the U.S. plan. They applauded its aims to halt fighting, reconstruct Gaza, prevent further displacement, curb attempts to annex the West Bank, and support a two-state solution. They pledged to cooperate with the U.S. toward an agreement that ensures unfettered humanitarian aid to Gaza, full Israeli withdrawal, and security arrangements for all parties.