hostages release
Hamas Refuses to Disarm While Maintaining Security Control in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 18, 2025 02:55 am CST
A senior Hamas official has revealed that the group intends to maintain security control in Gaza during the transitional period while being unable to commit to disarmament, creating significant obstacles to implementing President Trump's peace plan. Despite agreeing to release hostages and transfer civil governance to a technocratic committee, Hamas seeks a 3-5 year ceasefire to rebuild Gaza while pushing for Palestinian statehood guarantees, positions that conflict with Israeli demands for complete Hamas disarmament and removal.
PM Modi Praises Trump's Gaza Peace Plan as Hamas Accepts Key Terms
Oct 04, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed support for US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace initiative following Hamas's partial acceptance of the 20-point plan. The development signals potential progress toward ending the conflict, with Trump calling for immediate cessation of bombing to facilitate hostage release. India reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts for durable peace in the region.
Trump Announces Breakthrough Deal on Gaza: Hostages Release and War End Imminent
Sep 26, 2025 11:27 pm CST
President Donald Trump revealed Friday that a significant agreement to end the Gaza conflict and secure the release of hostages is close to completion. The announcement came as the US circulated a 21-point Middle East peace plan to regional stakeholders aimed at resolving the nearly two-year Israel-Hamas war.