International Community Welcomes Hamas Engagement on Gaza Hostage Release Plan

Hamas announced its readiness to release all Israeli hostages in Gaza as part of a peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump, which was welcomed by the international community as a step toward lasting peace. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed encouragement at Hamas's willingness to engage with the plan, urging all parties to seize the opportunity for peace, and thanked Qatar and Egypt for their mediation efforts. Guterres reiterated calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and unhindered humanitarian access. Despite these developments, violent clashes continued in Gaza, with anti-Hamas militias, backed by Israeli forces, killing at least 20 Hamas members. Meanwhile, skepticism remains regarding the acceptance of Trump's peace plan, as reports indicate that neither Hamas nor Israel may fully agree to its terms, and global consensus appears lacking. The conflict's broader implications, including rising antisemitism and geopolitical tensions worldwide, continue to fuel uncertainty about the peace process's success.