Hamas Accepts Trump's Hostage Release Framework, President Calls for Immediate End to Gaza Bombing

Oct 04, 2025 09:30 am CST

Hamas has agreed to discuss releasing hostages under Trump's ceasefire proposal, prompting the US president to demand Israel halt its bombing campaign in Gaza. While Hamas accepts parts of the 20-point plan including transitional governance, disagreements remain over disarmament requirements and Gaza's future administration. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives according to UN-verified figures, with humanitarian conditions deteriorating as mass displacement continues.