“Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. It wasn’t clear how coordinated Trump’s response was with the Israelis; the White House did not announce a phone call between the men. “Hamas’ recent response to President Trump’s plan to end the war — which Israel had accepted — is unfortunately predictable. Ultimately, the response that arrived could have provided Trump an opening to declare Hamas intransigent, and green-light Israel escalating its assault — as he said he would do if Hamas rejected the plan. They warned Trump’s mostly stalwart public support for Netanyahu and Israel could be at risk, according to US officials.