U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a recorded response to Hamas's recent proposal regarding the Gaza peace plan, as stated by TrumpTruthOnX on October 3rd, 2025, between 9:07 PM and 9:37 PM UTC. Hamas's response, described by Senator Lindsey Graham as a "classic 'Yes, but,'" reportedly accepts some key matters in principle but indicates a willingness to negotiate others, rather than fully agreeing to the proposal's points. According to Senator Graham, Hamas's modifications include not agreeing to disarmament, seeking to keep Gaza under Palestinian control, and tying hostage release to ongoing negotiations. Graham characterized this response as a rejection of President Trump's "take it or leave it" proposal, noting that Hamas has not explicitly agreed to the plan's 20 points. This development follows Hamas's initial response, received by President Trump on October 3rd between 8:37 PM and 9:06 PM UTC, which also signaled a conditional acceptance. The current situation presents a complex negotiation dynamic, with the IDF operating deep within Gaza while President Trump reportedly pushes for an air ceasefire. An analyst noted that any negotiations must be intense and fast-moving to be successful, highlighting the precariousness of the present military and diplomatic stance. Previous reports indicated that Hamas's initial response agreed in principle to release Israeli hostages and hand over Gaza's administration to a Palestinian body, but did not immediately accept disarmament demands. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had warned of escalation if Hamas refused the plan, stating that residents in Gaza City would be required to evacuate or be classified as terrorists.
