TLDR : Hamas said it won’t attend the official signing of the Gaza peace deal in Egypt and called U.S. President Trump’s ideas, like asking Hamas members to leave Gaza, “absurd.” The group rejected the disarmament requirement and will continue talks through mediators.
Key Points:
- Hamas Rejects Participation in Signing Ceremony
- Hamas confirmed it will not attend the official signing of the Gaza peace deal scheduled for October 13, 2025, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
- Political bureau member Hossam Badran told AFP: “The matter of the official signing, we will not be involved.”
Hamas Dismisses Expulsion Proposal
- Badran rejected a clause in Trump’s plan suggesting Hamas members leave Gaza, calling it “absurd and nonsense.”
- He said: “Talk about expelling Palestinians, whether they’re Hamas members or not, from their land is absurd and nonsense.”
Disarmament “Out of the Question”
- Hamas also rejected the requirement to disarm, saying it needs weapons for self-defense.
- Badran stated disarmament is “out of the question,” even if Hamas steps down from governing Gaza.
Trump's Peace Plan Overview
- Phase 1: Ceasefire, Israeli military pullback, hostage-prisoner exchange.
- Phase 2: Disarmament, international stabilization force, Hamas exits governance.
- Trump’s plan includes a proposal for Hamas members to leave Gaza or gain amnesty if disarmed.
Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange Underway
- Israel agreed to a ceasefire and began withdrawing forces on October 10.
- Hamas has until October 14 to release 47 remaining Israeli hostages.
- In return, Israel will release 250 prisoners and 1,700 Gazans.
Israeli and U.S. Positions
- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm “diplomatically or militarily.”
- Trump expected to visit the region starting October 13 to promote the deal.
Wider Reactions and Situation
- Mediators like Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey back the deal but urge changes.
- Many Palestinians support ending the war despite flaws in the plan.
- Other militant groups could still try to disrupt the process.