Jerusalem, 3 October, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Hamas published a statement tonight accepting the release of all Israeli hostages and the resumption of talks. There are though some issues like the disarmament that seem not to be addressed and remain to be clarified. The statement reads:
“After careful consideration, the following response was conveyed to the mediators: Hamas appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as the efforts of US President Donald Trump, calling for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip, the exchange of prisoners, the immediate entry of aid, the rejection of the occupation of the Gaza Strip, and the displacement of the Palestinian people from it.
In this context, and in order to achieve a cessation of hostilities and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the movement announces its agreement to release all Israeli captives, both living and dead, in accordance with the exchange formula included in President Trump’s proposal, provided that the conditions on the ground allow for this. In this context, the Movement confirms its willingness to immediately enter into negotiations through mediators to discuss the details.
The movement also renews its agreement to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to an independent Palestinian body (technocrats), based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support.
The other issues raised in President Trump’s proposal concerning the future of the Gaza Strip and the authentic rights of the Palestinian people are related to an overall national position based on relevant international laws and resolutions, and will be discussed within an overall Palestinian national framework in which Hamas will be part and will participate with full responsibility”.