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Hamas says ready to release all Israeli captives

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Twiglets1 · 03/10/2025 21:08

Reported in Al Jazeera:

The Palestinian group says that, in order to end Israel’s war on Gaza and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave, it is ready to release all Israeli captives – both those who are living and dead – according to the exchange plan outlined in Trump’s proposal.

“In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement,” Hamas said in a statement shared on Telegram.

It also said it agrees to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats, “based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support”.

“Other issues mentioned in President Trump’s proposal regarding the future of the Gaza Strip and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people are connected to a unified national position and relevant international laws and resolutions,” Hamas said.

They “will be addressed through a comprehensive Palestinian national framework, in which Hamas will participate and contribute responsibly”.

www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/10/3/live-israel-blows-up-gaza-city-homes-as-palestinians-ordered-to-flee

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Twiglets1 · 04/10/2025 08:36

The armed group known as Palestinian Islamic Jihad have endorsed the Hamas response to the peace plan. Significant because they also hold some of the Israeli hostages.

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Martymcfly24 · 04/10/2025 08:21

Twiglets1 · 04/10/2025 08:17

According to Army Radio, Israeli political leaders have ordered the military to reduce operations to “the minimum,” with troops on the ground strictly carrying out defensive manoeuvres.

That's very positive news. It is a first for both sides really to be making these moves and concessions and even using this type of language.

I agree with your earlier point, no side is ever going to be fully happy by its very nature a negotiation means giving in .

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Twiglets1 · 04/10/2025 08:17

According to Army Radio, Israeli political leaders have ordered the military to reduce operations to “the minimum,” with troops on the ground strictly carrying out defensive manoeuvres.

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Twiglets1 · 04/10/2025 07:58

Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza reports ‘de-escalation’ in attacks after Trump announcement

Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud said it was unclear if the Israeli bombing of the territory had stopped, as demanded by President Trump.

But the enclave had experienced an unusual quietness around midnight as Trump was due to speak in Washington, DC, after Hamas had agreed in principle to key points in his 20-point plan for the war-torn territory.

Smoke is still rising over the north of the enclave and small arms fire and the movement of Israeli military vehicles can still be heard clearly, he said.

But “compared to the past few days, the intensity of the bombardment and the use of extreme firepower is definitely less this morning and could be the beginning of a complete halt. But we don’t know when that is going to happen,” Mahmoud said.

“There is a clear de-escalation,” he said, adding that the distinct sound of Israeli drones – ever present in the sky over Gaza – could not be heard this morning.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/10/4/live-trumps-tells-israel-stop-bombing-gaza-after-hamas-ceasefire-reply

Trump says Hamas ‘ready for peace’, tells Israel ‘stop bombing’ Gaza

US leader tells Israel it 'must immediately stop' bombing Gaza, says he believes Hamas is 'ready for a lasting peace'.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/10/4/live-trumps-tells-israel-stop-bombing-gaza-after-hamas-ceasefire-reply

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EasternStandard · 04/10/2025 07:50

Hopefully there’s peace. First to release the hostages rn. Negotiations will be tricky as Hamas seem to have said they want more than Israel accepted.

SomeoneSomewheree · 04/10/2025 07:41

Twiglets1 · 04/10/2025 07:20

Neither could I - if this stops the war & leads to peace then I will stop mocking the suggestion that he could qualify for the peace prize 🤷🏼‍♀️

Neither side were ever going to be fully happy, they were too far apart in what they wanted. But a deal has been done - hope it sticks 🙏🏻

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Amen to that.

GinaDav · 04/10/2025 07:32

PollyPaintsFlowers · 03/10/2025 22:08

If that was the case they'd have accepted the deal as it was set out. Not agree but then set out terms not included in the plan

My money is on them playing games and when the plan inevitably falls through Trump and Netanyahu will be blamed. Look at how it's already being framed - Hamas have agreed to release the hostages. Very little about how they've changed the terms

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Pakistan have already said the plan put forward wasn’t the one they agreed to. It has already been changed, and not by Hamas.

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Twiglets1 · 04/10/2025 07:20

SomeoneSomewheree · 04/10/2025 07:14

Trump doesn't care that both sides won't be fully happy - he just wants his Nobel peace prize.

If this somehow miraculously stops the war and does lead to peace then I couldn't care less if he is given one.

Neither could I - if this stops the war & leads to peace then I will stop mocking the suggestion that he could qualify for the peace prize 🤷🏼‍♀️

Neither side were ever going to be fully happy, they were too far apart in what they wanted. But a deal has been done - hope it sticks 🙏🏻

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Shellyash · 04/10/2025 07:18

PollyPaintsFlowers · 03/10/2025 21:31

An analyst from The Economist on LBC reckons Hamas are just playing games and the conditions they've placed means they're agreeing to a completely different peace plan that was presented to them

This is my fear. Very hard to negotiate with terrorists, fundamentally untrustworthy and very evil.

SomeoneSomewheree · 04/10/2025 07:17

DrPrunesqualer · 04/10/2025 00:37

I just don’t get it.

It s not the previous agreement although Trump has welcomed

why is Israel still bombing Gaza and why have
the Israeli settlers stormed a Bedouin community

Is Netanyahu in agreement as there’s nothing in the news

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Settler violence is state sanctioned terrorism. It was going on long before October 7th, the settlers don't give a shit about peace. It's not a word they are familiar with.

SomeoneSomewheree · 04/10/2025 07:14

Trump doesn't care that both sides won't be fully happy - he just wants his Nobel peace prize.

If this somehow miraculously stops the war and does lead to peace then I couldn't care less if he is given one.

StrongLikeMamma · 04/10/2025 06:35

Twiglets1 · 04/10/2025 06:30

Trump has issued a statement on Truth social saying, “I believe that Hamas are ready for a lasting peace. Israel should immediately stop the bombing of Gaza so that we can get the hostages out safely & quickly”.

Hamas said that certain parts of the plan need further negotiation and that transferring all the hostages within 72 hours is “unrealistic”. Nevertheless, they have agreed to return all the hostages and to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats.

On Friday night Israeli media reported that their forces were preparing to reduce offensive operations in Gaza to a minimum, including pausing the ground assault in Gaza City.

Netanyahu’s office has released a statement saying it was preparing for the “immediate implementation” of the first phase of the peace plan.

God, let’s hope this happens.
Thanks for the update Twigs 🙏

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Twiglets1 · 04/10/2025 06:30

Trump has issued a statement on Truth social saying, “I believe that Hamas are ready for a lasting peace. Israel should immediately stop the bombing of Gaza so that we can get the hostages out safely & quickly”.

Hamas said that certain parts of the plan need further negotiation and that transferring all the hostages within 72 hours is “unrealistic”. Nevertheless, they have agreed to return all the hostages and to hand over the administration of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats.

On Friday night Israeli media reported that their forces were preparing to reduce offensive operations in Gaza to a minimum, including pausing the ground assault in Gaza City.

Netanyahu’s office has released a statement saying it was preparing for the “immediate implementation” of the first phase of the peace plan.

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sosorryimnotsorry · 04/10/2025 02:56

PollyPaintsFlowers · 03/10/2025 22:08

If that was the case they'd have accepted the deal as it was set out. Not agree but then set out terms not included in the plan

My money is on them playing games and when the plan inevitably falls through Trump and Netanyahu will be blamed. Look at how it's already being framed - Hamas have agreed to release the hostages. Very little about how they've changed the terms

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The trouble with the deal as presented by Trump was that it was very woolly. There was little to no detail about a lot of the practicalities. These type of peace deals need to be detailed and take time to hash out. It was also expecting a huge deal of trust from the Palestinian side. There needs to be more detail about what each side is going to do - the consequences of them not doing it - and who is going to enforce it.

It is a huge step forward. The single most important thing right now is that both sides appear to be coming to the table and both appear to want peace. Let’s just pray that cool heads are kept and the details can be sorted out.

DrPrunesqualer · 04/10/2025 00:53

Allthatwegotisthispalebluedot · 04/10/2025 00:51

Please god. Let the hostages come home. Let the war and the suffering in Gaza end.
What a terrible terrible waste of the last two years. So much suffering. I can’t bear it.

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Allthatwegotisthispalebluedot · 04/10/2025 00:51

Please god. Let the hostages come home. Let the war and the suffering in Gaza end.
What a terrible terrible waste of the last two years. So much suffering. I can’t bear it.

DrPrunesqualer · 04/10/2025 00:43

PollyPaintsFlowers · 03/10/2025 22:08

If that was the case they'd have accepted the deal as it was set out. Not agree but then set out terms not included in the plan

My money is on them playing games and when the plan inevitably falls through Trump and Netanyahu will be blamed. Look at how it's already being framed - Hamas have agreed to release the hostages. Very little about how they've changed the terms

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Seems like they’ve excluded a couple of terms
ie Trump from the running of Gaza
and
Israel from all involvement in Gaza

the IDF leaving Gaza was always in the plan slthough Netanyahu after agreeing to the plan then suggested / said they wouldn’t

Nevertheless
Netanyahu made changes
Hamas made changes
Fine

Lets hope it all ends now
Im hoping the final peace plan will be issued at some point though as exactly what’s included is confusing

DrPrunesqualer · 04/10/2025 00:37

Beachtastic · 03/10/2025 22:45

Can you see Hamas contributing responsibly? I'm trying to picture it! 😬

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I just don’t get it.

It s not the previous agreement although Trump has welcomed

why is Israel still bombing Gaza and why have
the Israeli settlers stormed a Bedouin community

Is Netanyahu in agreement as there’s nothing in the news

Alittlefeedbackwouldbenice · 03/10/2025 23:45

Beachtastic · 03/10/2025 22:45

Can you see Hamas contributing responsibly? I'm trying to picture it! 😬

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I think it depends on what you mean by Hamas.

The organisation has long been split into a military and non-military wing. Do we just mean the militants? What about those on the civil side? What about those who ran, for example, the prisons, organised the bin collections?

There's going to be thousands of people that technically were on Hamas payroll, who have nothing themselves to do with terrorism. In the same way, people that work in the public sector here and aren't necessarily loyal to our government, or the labour party.

Whilst I think it's clear for all to see, is that those involved in terrorism, and the militant side cannot have a role in governance, those that were technically Hamas but in effect in the civil service equivalent, running public services, I don't think should be banned automatically. Otherwise you lose the expertise of a lot of people.

Beachtastic · 03/10/2025 22:45

DrPrunesqualer · 03/10/2025 22:40

I can’t see Israel agreeing to this

Can you see Hamas contributing responsibly? I'm trying to picture it! 😬

DrPrunesqualer · 03/10/2025 22:40

I can’t see Israel agreeing to this

Hamas says ready to release all Israeli captives
PollyPaintsFlowers · 03/10/2025 22:24

TicklishMauveSquid · 03/10/2025 22:21

I don't think they're scared of Trump at all.

They have nothing to lose now and to cause more pain to Israel on their way out will be fully supported by their global cheer leaders.

These are not normal human beings, as should have been evident in their achievements on Oct 7th and the death and suffering they have inflicted on their own people, and they don't feel fear as they are fully willing to die as martyrs and get their 72 virgins in paradise.

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TicklishMauveSquid · 03/10/2025 22:21

Twiglets1 · 03/10/2025 21:58

I think Hamas had run out of people supporting them with almost the whole world telling them to accept the deal (even if further negotiations will be done) or be isolated.

I also imagine they are scared of Trump because he's so unpredictable.

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I don't think they're scared of Trump at all.

They have nothing to lose now and to cause more pain to Israel on their way out will be fully supported by their global cheer leaders.

These are not normal human beings, as should have been evident in their achievements on Oct 7th and the death and suffering they have inflicted on their own people, and they don't feel fear as they are fully willing to die as martyrs and get their 72 virgins in paradise.

EasternStandard · 03/10/2025 22:20

PollyPaintsFlowers · 03/10/2025 22:08

If that was the case they'd have accepted the deal as it was set out. Not agree but then set out terms not included in the plan

My money is on them playing games and when the plan inevitably falls through Trump and Netanyahu will be blamed. Look at how it's already being framed - Hamas have agreed to release the hostages. Very little about how they've changed the terms

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It does feel like an attempt at shifting blame. I feel like their advisors know what matters re international condemnation or not.

Not sure what will happen.