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Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum
['The Associated Press']
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Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatumtoggle caption Abdel Kareem Hana/APDEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.
Sponsor MessageHamas said it was willing to release hostages according to the plan's "formula," likely referring to the release of Palestinian prisoners.
The statement also made no mention of Hamas disarming, a key Israeli demand included in Trump's proposal.
"An Agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time," Trump wrote Friday on social media.
A Hamas official told The Associated Press this week that some elements of the plan are unacceptable and need to be amended, without elaborating.