In Doha, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its support for Trump's statements calling for an immediate ceasefire to facilitate the release of prisoners, welcoming Hamas's acceptance of the US proposal and its willingness to hand over control of the Gaza Strip to an independent Palestinian authority.
In a statement posted on his account on the American platform "X," Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari affirmed his country's support for "Hamas' announcement of its acceptance of Trump's proposal to end the war in Gaza and its readiness to release all hostages (prisoners), as part of the exchange formula contained in the proposal."
Al-Ansari also affirmed his country's support for "Trump's statements calling for an immediate ceasefire to facilitate the safe and swift release of the hostages, achieving swift results that stop the bloodshed of our Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip."
Cairo expressed its appreciation for Hamas's response, "which reflects its commitment to sparing the Palestinian people's lives," affirming its support for Trump's vision for rebuilding Gaza and its rejection of the displacement of Palestinians or the annexation of the West Bank.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry affirmed that it will intensify its efforts, in coordination with Arab, Islamic, and international parties, "to achieve a permanent ceasefire and end the suffering of the Palestinian people."
In Ankara, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that Hamas's response to the US plan "could pave the way for an immediate ceasefire, the delivery of humanitarian aid, and steps toward a lasting peace." It called on Israel to "immediately cease its attacks," stressing that Türkiye would continue to support the negotiations.
In London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Hamas's acceptance of the Trump plan as "an important step forward," calling for "an agreement without delay," and stressing that his country "strongly supports President Trump's efforts, which have brought us closer to peace than ever before."
For his part, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considered Hamas's partial acceptance of the plan to represent "the best opportunity for peace in Gaza in nearly two years," calling for an immediate cessation of fighting and the release of the hostages.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that "the release of the hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza are within reach" after Hamas's positive response to the Trump plan.
In other international stances, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for "an immediate ceasefire that guarantees the release of the hostages," while Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said he hoped Hamas' announcement would pave the way for "increased aid to Gaza," and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed "the progress made toward a sustainable two-state solution."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Hamas's commitment to relinquish power and release the hostages, calling on all parties to "fulfill their commitments and promote peace and security in the region."
The Islamic Jihad movement also affirmed that Hamas's position on the Trump plan "reflects the position of the Palestinian resistance forces" and that it participated in the consultations that led to the decision.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, through his spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said he welcomed Hamas's announcement of its willingness to release the hostages and participate in implementing the Trump plan. He called on all parties to "seize the opportunity to end the conflict in Gaza," and thanked Qatar and Egypt for their "valuable mediation efforts."
Guterres reiterated his call for "an immediate and lasting ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and unrestricted access for humanitarian aid."
On Friday evening, Hamas said in a statement that it had submitted its response to the Trump plan for Gaza to the mediators, announcing its agreement to the release of all Israeli prisoners, living and dead.
Hamas also renewed its agreement to hand over control of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independent technocrats, based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support. However, it emphasized that the future of the Gaza Strip and the rights of the people would be discussed within a Palestinian framework.
The movement also renewed its "agreement to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independent technocrats, based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support."
She stressed that "any issues related to the future of the Gaza Strip and the rights of the Palestinian people are linked to a comprehensive national position, based on relevant international laws and resolutions, and are discussed within a comprehensive Palestinian national framework, within which Hamas will be included andwill be included and to which it will contribute responsibly."
Tel Aviv estimates that there are 48 Israeli prisoners in Gaza, 20 of whom are still alive. Meanwhile, some 11,100 Palestinians languish in its prisons, suffering torture, starvation, and medical neglect. Many of these Palestinians have been killed, according to Palestinian and Israeli human rights and media reports.
On September 29, Trump announced a 20-point plan, including the release of Israeli prisoners held in Gaza within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance of the plan, a ceasefire, and the disarmament of Hamas.
During a press conference with Trump at the White House last Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that he "supports the Trump plan," believing it "achieves Israel's goals from the war."
Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with American support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, leaving 66,288 martyrs and 169,165 wounded, most of them children and women, and a famine that has claimed the lives of 457 Palestinians, including 152 children.
