Why it matters:
The Trump plan has drawn mixed reactions globally. While some Arab and Islamic nations have welcomed it as a step toward ending the war and rebuilding Gaza, resistance groups like Hamas and Iraqi Hezbollah have voiced deep skepticism. Hamas issued a conditional response on October 3, agreeing to a full ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and independent administration of Gaza, but called for collective Palestinian review of the plan’s future implications.
What they're saying:
“It is not wise to let the executioner play the role of judge and claim to deliver justice to a people who have endured nearly two years of torture, killing, displacement, and savage aggression that spared neither stone nor soul,” the statement read.
The Hezbollah Brigades accused the U.S. of “unlimited criminal support” for Israeli actions in Gaza and warned that Trump’s initiative is designed to entrench Israeli dominance under the guise of peace.
They expressed confidence in Palestinian resistance leaders to turn the threat into an opportunity for “steadfastness, trust, and liberation.”
The big picture:
Trump’s plan, which includes disarmament of Hamas, international oversight, and phased Israeli withdrawal, has been hailed by some Western and Arab leaders as a “historic” opportunity. However, critics argue it lacks guarantees for Palestinian sovereignty and risks legitimizing continued occupation. The Hezbollah Brigades called on Arab and Islamic countries to “fulfill their responsibilities in this critical moment” and stand firmly with the Palestinian people.
Between the lines:
Analysts believe Prime Minister Netanyahu will reject the peace plan, fearing it threatens his political survival. He is using the prisoner exchange and the exclusion of Palestinians from Gaza's future administration as pretexts to avoid signing an agreement that many consider beneficial to Israel, though perhaps not to Netanyahu himself.
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