"Trump's Gaza Bombing Halt: Hamas Accepts Key Elements of His Peace Plan"

Trump Orders Halt to Gaza Bombing After Hamas Accepts Key Elements of His Peace Plan In a sudden turn of events, US President Donald Trump ordered Israel to stop its bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip on Friday, following an announcement by Hamas that it would partially accept his peace plan. The development has raised hopes for a lasting peace agreement in the region, but key aspects of the plan remain unresolved. According to sources close to the negotiations, Hamas agreed to release hostages and transfer power to other Palestinian groups as part of Trump's plan. However, senior Hamas officials indicated that ongoing disagreements require further negotiations, casting doubt on the feasibility of a lasting peace agreement. The partial acceptance of Trump's plan by Hamas comes after nearly two years of war in Gaza, which began with the October 7, 2023, attack. The conflict has resulted in significant human suffering and loss of life, with thousands displaced and injured. People walk with humanitarian aid packages that they received from a distribution centre run by the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, at the so-called "Netzarim corridor", in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, on Sept. 30. (Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images) The Trump administration's peace plan has been met with skepticism by many in the international community, who have questioned its feasibility and potential for long-term success. However, Trump hailed the move as a step towards "lasting PEACE" in a statement released Friday. "We are making great progress on the Middle East peace plan," Trump said. "Hamas's decision to accept key elements of our plan is a significant breakthrough and a major step forward for peace in the region." The Israeli government has yet to respond officially to the development, but sources close to the negotiations indicate that Israel will likely continue to exercise caution in its dealings with Hamas. "Hamas's acceptance of some elements of the Trump plan is a positive development, but it does not necessarily mean that we are on the path to peace," said an Israeli official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. "We need to see concrete actions from Hamas before we can consider any significant changes in our policy towards them." The partial acceptance of Trump's plan by Hamas has raised questions about the role of other Palestinian groups in the negotiations. According to sources close to the talks, Hamas is willing to transfer power to other groups as part of a broader peace agreement. "This is a positive step forward for peace in the region," said a senior Hamas official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. "We are committed to working with all parties to achieve a lasting and just peace." The development has also raised hopes among humanitarian organizations that have been working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by the conflict. "This is a welcome development for the people of Gaza," said a spokesperson for the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. "We hope that this marks a significant step towards an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people." The next steps in the negotiations are unclear, but sources close to the talks indicate that further meetings will be held in the coming days. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the path to peace in the Middle East remains fraught with challenges and uncertainties. This story was compiled from reports by Fortune and Fortune.