Egyptian Diplomatic Chief Calls On the Palestinian Group to Embrace Trump's Gaza Strip Proposal and Disarm

Cairo and Doha are actively pursuing diplomatic moves to urge Hamas to accept Donald Trump's proposal to end the conflict in Gaza, as stated by the Egyptian top diplomat.

Mounting Pressure on the Group

Egypt's foreign minister stated that the time had come for Hamas to surrender arms and avoid providing Israeli forces any pretext to continue its operations in Gaza, where numerous civilians were lost their lives on recently.

“We must avoid providing any justification for ongoing civilian casualties, which have escalated far beyond the events of October 7th,” the minister remarked.

He explained that Egypt is “in close contact with Qatar and Turkey to persuade Hamas to agree to the terms”.

Details of the Peace Plan

This proposal would demand Hamas to:

• Disarm and withdraw from political activities
• Hand over the captives in custody from the previous year's events, with 20 are believed to be living

As part of the deal, Israel would:

• Phase out its troops from Gaza
• Be replaced by an multinational troops
• Accept a temporary government headed by the former president

Most analysts concur that the proposal would effectively terminate Hamas’s identity as an armed Palestinian resistance group, while the Israeli side would make few concessions.

Split Opinions within Hamas

The group is divided over its reaction, with some members requesting more time to evaluate the proposal.

The head of Hamas’s military wing has opposed the proposal, considering it a tactic to eliminate the group if they agree.

Those familiar with the matter indicate that the faction is likely to propose amendments regarding:

• Weapons surrender
• Continued presence of soldiers in Gaza
• Assurances that the Hamas leaders will not be targeted

Gaza Situation Deteriorates

Israel continued its operations in the northern area and bombardment across the territory on Friday, claiming the lives of 28 people.

Eleven of the casualties were in Gaza City, while the others perished in southern Gaza, among them three in an Israeli drone strike in a southern area, which had been previously designated a secure area.

The Israeli military issued its ultimate directive for the city on Wednesday, with the defence minister declaring that those who stay would be considered a terrorist or terrorist supporter, a classification that contradicts international law.

Hundreds of thousands of people remain trapped in the city, many of whom who lack the means for the journey to the south, which allegedly requires over a thousand dollars.

“Countless individuals are forced to sleep outdoors while seeking refuge,” said an aid official.

The UN reported that there is no protected area for people fleeing the city, as locations declared as secure areas in the south are “places of death”.

A UN official called the concept of protected spaces as “unrealistic”, adding that explosives are dropped with alarming regularity and schools designated as temporary shelters are often destroyed.

Medical Services under Severe Strain

Hospitals in the south are overwhelmed, with the aid clinic treating more than double its intended capacity.

Recently, a major medical facility received the remains of 27 individuals of people shot dead by the Israeli military.

Dr Ahmad al-Farra described the conditions as “extremely difficult”.

Israeli forces has been alleged to be targeting healthcare facilities and staff, with medical staff reportedly taken while traveling to work in Khan Younis.

Israel has previously claimed that apprehended doctors had links with Hamas, though lacking proof.

Total casualties from hostilities in the strip has amounted to over 62,000 Gazans killed and nearly 170,000 hurt, per the local health officials.