Despite the news of Hamas's qualified acceptance of President Trump’s peace plan, reactions among Palestinians in Gaza range from hope to deep suspicion, as many struggle to grasp what comes next after two years of conflict.
The highly-anticipated statement, which offered a 'yes without the usual but immediately after' to major points like prisoner release and ending the war, has been described by some as 'unusual for its directness.' However, a significant undercurrent of fear and scepticism persists, with some Palestinians worrying that Hamas has inadvertently 'walked into a trap' and that Israel will merely reclaim its hostages only to resume its military campaign.
Gaza-based activist and long-time Hamas critic Khalil Abu Shammala called the decision a move purely about the movement’s survival, stating, 'They will call this wisdom...
But the truth is it’s about Hamas staying in power.
I even doubt Hamas wrote the statement — it was too clever.' Another resident, Ibrahim Fares, advised patience, noting that the devil is 'always in the detail' and that multiple rounds of talks will be necessary.
The ambiguity in the vague 20-point plan has allowed Trump, Netanyahu, Hamas, and other regional figures to promote their own entirely different interpretations, which observers fear will be the core issue when implementation is attempted.
For now, Palestinians remain in a state of uncertainty, waiting to see if the words on paper can genuinely bring an end to the two-year-long nightmare that has pushed the world to the brink of a wider regional war.
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