Hamas says still needs time to study Trump's Gaza plan | International

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Oct 3, 2025 (BSS//AFP) - A Hamas official told AFP on Friday that the group still needed time to study US President Donald Trump's plan to end nearly two years of devastating war in Gaza. The proposal, backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls for a ceasefire, the release of hostages within 72 hours, Hamas's disarmament and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. That would be followed by a post-war transitional authority headed by Trump himself. "Hamas is still continuing consultations regarding Trump's plan... and has informed mediators that the consultations are ongoing and need some time," the official said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak publicly on the matter....