"All hostages in exchange for withdrawal": Hamas responds and accepts Trump's plan

The Palestinian movement Hamas has announced its willingness to release all Israeli hostages, both living and dead, in exchange for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, a response that opens the possibility of a new chapter in the conflict following Donald Trump's proposal to end the war.

US President Donald Trump presented a 20-point plan seeking to halt the offensive in Gaza and pave the way for a political transition overseen by international mediators. Key measures include the release of hostages, the disarmament of Hamas, and the reconstruction of the Strip under a temporary external administration.

Hamas, in a statement reported by international media such as Al Jazeera, agreed to negotiate based on the plan and put on the table an offer that shakes up the regional scene: the release of all Israeli hostages, without exception, in exchange for Israel's withdrawal from the territory.

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Hamas's offer goes beyond a partial or phased exchange, as had been discussed in previous negotiations. The inclusion of deceased hostages represents a gesture intended to demonstrate seriousness to the international community and present itself as an actor with political will.

For Israel, however, the condition is complex: accepting it would mean not only a ceasefire, but also renouncing its military presence in Gaza, a demand that clashes with the long-standing stance of Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

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Trump set a deadline: Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Washington time. If Hamas and Israel fail to reach an agreement under his proposal, he warned that "all hell will break loose." With this move, he seeks to consolidate his role as a central mediator in the Middle East and diplomatically capitalize on a possible solution to the conflict.

As Israel considers the terms, Hamas's statement reveals a scenario of bilateral pressure: either move forward with an internationally supervised agreement, or risk an even more violent military escalation.

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey have been mentioned as key players in following up on the negotiations and ensuring both sides are at the table. Hamas has indicated its readiness to begin talks "immediately" with mediators to discuss details, opening the door to diplomatic dialogue.

The international community remains expectant. Some Arab governments have urged Hamas to accept the disarmament plan and have supported the creation of an international force to stabilize Gaza. However, there are criticisms that Trump's plan does not fully recognize the Palestinians' right to self-determination.

If Israel accepts, it could be the largest hostage exchange in recent history, with immediate impact on global public opinion. If it rejects, it will be held accountable for a narrative of intransigence at a time when Hamas appears open to negotiations. And if negotiations stall, the risk is that the war will escalate, further affecting the civilian population.