Hamas has not yet agreed to US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza ceasefire proposal, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already accepted. Sources and analysts indicate that Hamas plans to demand significant amendments before formally approving the plan, though it may still use the proposal as a basis for negotiations.

Key contentious points include:

• Hamas is particularly resistant to the demand that it surrender all weapons and disarm, viewing this as a fundamental “red line.”

• Hamas seeks clearer assurances regarding Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and the terms of any international administration post-ceasefire.

• The proposal requires Hamas to release all Israeli hostages within 72 hours and relinquish governance roles in Gaza, which Hamas may seek to modify.

Arab mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey are currently engaging with Hamas leadership in Doha to facilitate agreement and push for compromises on these issues. Egyptian officials have stressed that displacement of Palestinians will not be tolerated and that further dialogue is essential to fill gaps in the plan, especially around governance and security arrangements.

US President Trump has given Hamas a three- to four-day deadline to respond and warned of serious consequences if the plan is rejected. The ceasefire deal envisages a phased Israeli withdrawal, an exchange of prisoners, disarmament of Hamas, and an internationally supervised transitional government aimed at ending nearly two years of war that has resulted in over 66,000 deaths in Gaza and immense devastation.

Despite the urgency, Hamas’s leadership remains divided and cautious, balancing pressures from its supporters and the harsh demands in the plan. The situation remains fluid with ongoing diplomatic efforts vital to prevent further escalation.