Hamas Statement Update (+ Update on the ground)

Commentary, Trump’s Statement, followed by the Hamas Statement on the new Trump Plan.

For those who did not follow, we’ve been here six times before in the previous two years. The Hamas Statement is relatively the same as the previous Hamas Statements. The Bibi Netanyahu gyrations are similar to the previous gyrations.

As usual, no matter what Trump says, Netanyahu is reneging. First, Netanyahu has not accepted the Plan. Second, when Trump said the shooting was to stop, it actually increased over the past number of hours. We’ve seen this six times before.  (No, I’m not a career negative, although we see a lot of that).  It’s just that we’ve seen this all before.  The latest from PressTV is that Netanyahu has instructed his IDF to remain with his instructions as given before Trump’s plan, because he expects Hamas to reject it.

And we’ve seen this six-X-six times before. Netanyahu makes a statement, waits for it to hit the news, and then cancels it.

The zionist-israeli press is livid. very busy killing any possible deal and trying their best to blacken Hamas even if it is one last time.  This is what we see:  Trump with a Hamas headband.

Prime Minister’s Office Announcement: Following Hamas’s response, Israel is preparing for the immediate implementation of the first stage of President Trump’s plan for the immediate release of all the hostages.

We will continue to work in full cooperation with the President and his team in order to bring the war to an end in accordance with the principles set forth by Israel, which are consistent with President Trump’s vision.

From the zionist-israeli side, there is NO agreement to the Trump Plan, even though they edited it according to their own wishes. Please understand that each time zionist-israel released Palestinian prisoners, the next day or so, they arrested a few more than what they released in the previous days. Please understand, even if we give Trump all the support and praise, this is not over yet. We may ask why now? Why is Trump so insistent that there will be ‘peace’ now? Two years have passed, and that does not include the previous 75 years.

As they say, wake me up when the brutal zionist-israeli genocide on the Palestinian population ends. I’ve seen too many fake ceasefires used to increase the killing and blasting of Hamas. In the meantime, we will continue reporting on genocide. Every time “Israel” seems to accept a ceasefire, it pivots the aggression towards another member of the Resistance Axis without actually ending operations in the area where it agreed to a truce.

The latest is that Israel is preparing to send a delegation of negotiators to discuss the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan for a settlement in the Gaza Strip, regarding the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. We’ve seen this so many times. First phase discussions never got to the end of the genocide. Trump or no Trump, the zionist-israeli cycle remains the same.

In the past two hours, there were five Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City. The Gaza Strip, particularly Gaza City, has been under relentless Israeli bombardment, with residents describing it as if ‘the gates of hell’ have been opened on the Palestinian enclave, despite US President Donald Trump ordering Israel to stop the bombing of Gaza ‘immediately’ following a positive response from Hamas to his Gaza plan.

When you are an enfeebled former superpower teetering on the brink of international and domestic collapse, war inevitably becomes the only mirage your hubris can envision – Quote imetatronink

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Trump’s Statement

Trump’s statement on video was a non-complicated thank-you to all who helped to get this far. He expresses that Hamas is ready for peace.

“Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE. Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, it’s far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East.”

Hamas response to the new Trump plan and subsequent ultimatum. (Bolding is mine)

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

*Important Statement*

*Regarding Hamas Movement’s Response to the Proposal of US President Trump*

Out of keenness to stop the aggression and the extermination war that our steadfast people in the Gaza Strip are subjected to, and based on national responsibility and keenness on the constants, rights, and supreme interests of our people, the Islamic Resistance Movement “Hamas” has conducted in-depth consultations within its leadership institutions, wide consultations with Palestinian forces and factions, and consultations with brother mediators and friends, to reach a responsible position in dealing with the plan of US President Donald Trump.

*After thorough study, the movement has made its decision and delivered the following response to the brother mediators*:

(The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts and the efforts of US President Donald Trump calling for stopping the war on the Gaza Strip, exchanging prisoners, immediate entry of aid, rejecting the occupation of the Strip, and rejecting the displacement of our Palestinian people from it.

Within this framework and to achieve the cessation of war and full withdrawal from the Strip, the movement announces its approval to release all occupation prisoners alive and dead according to the exchange formula mentioned in President Trump’s proposal and providing the field conditions for the exchange process. In this context, the movement confirms its readiness to immediately enter negotiations through mediators to discuss the details.

The movement also renews its approval to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian independent technocratic authority based on Palestinian national consensus and relying on Arab and Islamic support.

As for other issues mentioned in President Trump’s proposal related to the future of the Gaza Strip and the authentic rights of the Palestinian people, these are linked to a comprehensive national position based on relevant international laws and resolutions and will be discussed through a comprehensive Palestinian national framework in which Hamas will participate and contribute responsibly.

*Islamic Resistance Movement – Hamas*

Older initial commentary

Hamas political bureau member Mohammad Nazzal to Al-Jazeera:
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Hamas received the US proposal on September 29th and has been engaged in internal and external consultations since September 30th. These consultations involve Palestinian resistance factions, independent Palestinian figures, and nations like Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.

Hamas is discussing the plan seriously, despite having many reservations.

Hamas does not approach political negotiations with an “all or nothing” mentality, but rather seeks common ground that serves the Palestinian people’s highest interests and strategic principles.

We reject the idea of being coerced into accepting or rejecting the plan.

Hamas will make its stance public soon, taking into account the interests of the Palestinian people and their long-term goals.

Hamas’s decision to discuss the plan stems from the desire to halt the war and the massacres in Gaza.

Political solutions can be found to achieve our goals, and we reject any dictated terms.

Hamas is concerned with ending the genocide in Gaza, which has been ongoing for two years, and we do not want it to enter its third year.

Hamas is actively engaged in serious discussions with mediators and allied Arab and Islamic countries to reach understandings.

Hamas’ position on the proposal will be announced very soon, without succumbing to pressure or time constraints.