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Hamas has run out of options – survival now rests on accepting Trump’s plan and political reform

Headline from The Conversation US, on the newest of 4 developments

The Palestinian militant group has said it accepts some of President Trump’s proposed peace plan – but will it go all the way?

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  1. Hamas deals blow to Trump peace plan for Gaza—Report

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. 'Hamas Must Say Yes to This Offer': Gazans Demand Terror Group Accept Trump’s Peace Plan

    Headline from The Washington Free Beacon ·

  3. Trump urges Hamas to move quickly on peace deal

    Headline from The Hill ·

  4. Newest

    Hamas has run out of options – survival now rests on accepting Trump’s plan and political reform

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

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54 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Hamas mulls options as countries rush to welcome Trump’s Gaza peace plan (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Israeli media and politicians broadly supportive while far right and Islamic Jihad voice scepticism

  2. CBS News

    Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.

  3. Latin Times

    Hamas Could Accept Trump's Gaza Plan On Wednesday: Report (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Hamas is reportedly leaning toward accepting President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, presented on Monday along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a new report

  4. Al-Monitor

    Hamas yet to respond on Trump's Gaza plan (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Hamas had yet to respond Tuesday to Donald Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing.

  5. NPR

    Trump, Israel back plan to end war in Gaza, but Hamas's response is unclear (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for President Trump's new plan to end the conflict in Gaza. Now all eyes are on Hamas and whether they'll agree to the proposal.

  6. Religion News

    Israelis hope Trump’s Gaza plan will work, but they’re skeptical (opens Religion News)

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    Religion News's feed description

    JERUSALEM (RNS) — ‘We pray for peace, but I don’t believe Trump’s peace deal will stop the war,’ said Dia, a middle-aged Muslim man who owns a shop in Jerusalem. ‘People are too entrenched in their positions.’

  7. Newsweek

    Hamas deals blow to Trump peace plan for Gaza—Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Palestinian militant group is reported to have rejected the president's 20-point peace plan.

  8. Fox News

    TREY YINGST: Hamas must accept Trump peace plan to end war once and for all (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Hamas faces a critical choice between accepting Trump's Gaza peace deal for rebuilding or risking Israel taking over the entire enclave and displacing residents.

  9. The Washington Free Beacon

    'Hamas Must Say Yes to This Offer': Gazans Demand Terror Group Accept Trump’s Peace Plan (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Gazan civilians are demanding that Hamas accept President Donald Trump’s proposal that would disarm the terror group in exchange for an immediate end to the war, according to the New York Times.

  10. Hot Air

    Hamas: We Kinda-Sorta Agree to Trump's Plan, Except for Two Key Points (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Hamas expresses conditional support for Trump's ceasefire proposal amid ongoing tensions.

  11. Al Jazeera

    Hamas says it will respond ‘soon’ to Trump’s proposal to end Gaza war (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Egypt’s foreign minister warned of escalation if the Palestinian group rejects plan to end the nearly two-year conflict.

  12. WHEC Rochester

    The Latest: Hamas accepts some elements of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, others require negotiation (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Hamas responded Friday to President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, agreeing to give up power and release all remaining hostages, but the group said that other elements require further consultations among Palestinians.

  13. Newsweek

    Hamas responds to Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan has been accepted by Israel and welcomed internationally.

  14. The Washington Free Beacon

    Trump to Hamas: Accept Gaza Peace Plan by Sunday Deadline or 'all HELL' Will Be Unleashed (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Hamas has until 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday to accept the Trump administration's peace plan or "all HELL" will be unleashed on the Gaza-based terror group, the president warned in a Friday Truth Social post.

  15. NPR

    Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Hamas said it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

  16. NewsBusters

    Trump Threatens Hamas with ‘All Hell’ if It Misses Weekend Deadline to Sign Peace Deal (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    Military forces are ready to ”extinguish” Hamas once he gives the word, President Donald Trump said Friday, giving the terrorist organization two days to accept the peace agreement supported by Israel and other countries in the Middle East.

  17. Fox32 Chicago

    Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

  18. ABC 7 Chicago

    Hamas accepts some parts of Trump peace plan, but says it needs more negotiation (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

  19. New York Post

    Hamas SAYS it accepts Trump’s peace plan — the first test is whether hostage releases begin NOW (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Hamas is at least pretending to accept President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, offering real hope that the Gaza war can end — for good.

  20. WMUR

    Hamas partially accepts Trump’s Gaza peace plan (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

  21. Los Angeles Times

    Hamas agrees to return hostages, other parts of Trump's peace plan (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Hamas said it would agree to some parts of President Trump's peace plan, but held back on endorsing the entire plan, which calls for Hamas to give up power in the Gaza Strip.

  22. Al Jazeera

    Trump issues Sunday ultimatum for Hamas to accept Gaza plan (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US president has pushed a 20-point plan to ‘redevelop’ Gaza that critics say fails to support Palestinian sovereignty.

  23. The Hill

    Hamas accepts parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war, including release of hostages (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Hamas considers accepting key parts of Trump's peace deal, including releasing Israeli hostages. Trump demands full acceptance by Sunday.

  24. Al Jazeera

    Hamas says it agrees to parts of Trump’s Gaza plan but seeks more talks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    This is a breaking news story.

  25. Townhall

    Hamas Plays Games With Trump Gaza Peace Plan 'Agreement' (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Hamas agrees to parts of Trump's peace plan while refusing to disarm; hostages remain uncertain.

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