Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed a significant diplomatic victory on Friday after Hamas responded to his 20-point ceasefire proposal aimed at ending nearly two years of conflict in Gaza. While the militant group stopped short of fully endorsing the plan including rejecting disarmament and its exclusion from Gaza governance Trump focused on its commitment to release all remaining Israeli hostages, framing the partial acceptance as a step toward lasting peace.

Trump’s swift public reaction, posted on Truth Social shortly after Hamas’ six-paragraph statement, effectively preempted Israel’s own response, putting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a delicate position. “Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE,” Trump wrote, dema

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