According to the news transmitted by CCTV International Times, US President Trump just posted important news on his social platform:
"Israel and Hamas have both signed the first phase of our peace plan. This means that all detainees will be released soon and that Israel will withdraw its troops to agreed boundaries, a first step towards a strong, lasting and lasting peace."
Israel and Hamas have reached a phase one agreement, which means substantial progress has been made in peace talks between the two sides. If Trump’s words are true, then this is undoubtedly a historic step towards peace in Gaza.
On October 3, Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, asking Hamas to accept his "20-point peace plan" within 72 hours. According to the time given by Trump's ultimatum, Hamas must accept the surrender conditions before 18:00 pm on October 5th.
On October 4, Hamas released a message in the early hours of the morning, agreeing to Trump's "20-point peace plan" and preparing to hold peace negotiations with Israel. The two sides would resolve the Gaza issue in a peaceful manner.
On October 5, Hamas proposed a proposal before the negotiations Three conditions:First, the two sides achieve a comprehensive ceasefire; Second, the Israeli army withdrew to the position stipulated in the last ceasefire agreement; Third, Israel grounded fighter planes and drones for 10 hours, and extended it to 12 hours on the day of hostage release.
On October 6, Hamas and Israeli representatives officially held indirect negotiations in the Egyptian coastal city of Sham Sheikh. There are three core issues in this round of negotiations:
Hamas surrenders power and weapons, releases hostages and returns bodies; Israel withdraws its troops and promises to give Hamas security without holding the remaining personnel accountable; The founding of Palestine will be promoted by many parties, and peacekeeping organizations will ensure the security of the Palestinian state.
According to Trump's post, Hamas and Israel have reached the first agreement: the two sides ceasefire and prepare for hostage release, while Israeli troops have withdrawn to the place where the last agreement was reached.
A ceasefire and the release of hostages are the first important elements of the negotiations between the two sides and a goal both Hamas and Israel are eager to.Hamas signs a phase 1 peace agreement with Israel, which means that the two sides will soon release hostages and return bodies, during which time the Israeli military promises not to open fire until all hostages are released or all agreements are reached.
The first phase of the peace agreement has been signed, and the second phase may be followed by negotiations for Hamas to lay down its arms and transfer power. The second stage of negotiations is the core content. The first stage of negotiations can be regarded as a test for both sides to show their sincerity. Judging from Trump's statement, this temptation has been successfully realized.
Hamas signed the first phase of the agreement with Israel, did the light of peace really come to the suffering Gaza? Is this true peace or Israel's delaying tactic?
For Hamas, there are really not many cards to play now, Gaza is already being destroyed. The tactics used by Israel this time are in place, and after the construction of Gaza has been completely destroyed, Hamas's decades of combat has completely lost its role. Hamas must play the last card in exchange for the organization’s greatest chance of survival.
The situation of Hamas, the Israeli side is very clear, Israel agreed to the "20 point peace plan" proposed by Trump, is the opportunity to give Hamas this exchange condition.Hamas' supporters Saudi, Qatar, Turkey and other countries agreed on the "20 point peace plan", Hamas' high level also seems to want to change the passive situation through the peace plan, in exchange for Hamas a line of life.
But Hamas has to stay with it, because Israel has never been credible. The conflict has been going on for years, more than one peace agreement has been signed between the two sides, and it is not the first time that Israel has launched a sudden attack by means of a peace agreement. In 2023, Hamas has just signed an agreement with Israel, and Israel has attacked the departure aircraft, causing Hamas heavy losses. It may be the basis for the United States and Israel to "lure the enemy", with the purpose of capturing Hamas in one go.
Qassim, leader of Hezbollah in Lebanon, warned Hamas that the "20-point peace plan" could be a dangerous trap. Therefore, Hamas must have reservations about releasing hostages, surrendering weapons, and preparing a plan to withdraw personnel to prevent Israel from suddenly changing its mind and launching an attack. Only after ensuring their own safety can they release all hostages and reach a final agreement with Israel. If the code is handed over entirely, it can only be passively beaten, and it is too late to regret.
This time Hamas and Israel reached the first phase agreement, which is a good start. I hope both sides will conduct peace negotiations in good faith, and I hope peace will really come to Gaza this time.