Trump Calls on Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes as Hamas Conditionally Backs Peace Plan
Published: October 3–9, 2025 — Updated with first phase agreement
Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged Israel to stop airstrikes on Gaza after Hamas gave a conditional response to his 20-point peace plan — opening a fragile window for a phased ceasefire, hostage releases and reconstruction. (Reuters, Al Jazeera).
Key takeaways
- President Trump asked Israel to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas signaled conditional acceptance of core terms in his plan. (Reuters).
- Hamas accepted some elements — a ceasefire, hostage releases and humanitarian access — but did not agree to full disarmament or permanent governance changes. (Al Jazeera).
- Both sides later announced a first phase deal involving hostage returns and prisoner swaps, though the deal remains fragile. (Reuters).
What the peace plan proposes (brief)
Trump’s 20-point framework centers on: an immediate ceasefire, hostage returns, humanitarian aid corridors, phased Israeli withdrawals, and a temporary technocratic administration overseen by international actors to rebuild Gaza. (Gaza peace plan summary).
Why South Asians should care
- Humanitarian impact: Ceasefires could save thousands of civilian lives and allow large-scale aid into Gaza. (Al Jazeera).
- Regional stability: Reduced tensions in the Gulf and wider Middle East can help stabilise remittances and energy markets affecting South Asia. (AP).
- Diplomatic implications: Governments across South Asia may adjust messaging and foreign policy depending on how the deal progresses. (Financial Times).
Risks & next steps
The main obstacles remain trust, verification, and international enforcement. Even with a preliminary agreement, renewed strikes or delays could unravel progress.
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