Palestinian Resistance factions have collectively endorsed Hamas’s official response to the U.S. proposal, hailing it as the product of deep consultation and a “responsible national position” that speaks for all Palestinian forces.
In a joint statement released Saturday, the factions confirmed that Hamas’s reply to the Trump plan was the outcome of extensive deliberations aimed at securing an agreement that “serves the interest of our people and guarantees an end to the war of annihilation.” They urgently called on all relevant parties to move forward without delay to end the assault on Gaza.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad:
The response issued by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) to the Trump plan reflects the unified stance of the Palestinian resistance factions. The Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine participated responsibly in the consultations that led to this… pic.twitter.com/5nIDQhGxvX
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) October 4, 2025
The statement placed direct responsibility on the Palestinian Authority (PA), demanding it “fulfil its duties and commitments from this moment,” including by convening an urgent national meeting. The factions emphasized that such a gathering is critical to capitalizing on the current diplomatic opening and forging a unified framework to protect Palestinian rights and determine Gaza’s future.
Framing the response as a definitive message to the world and the Israeli occupation, the factions declared that “the time has come” for the occupation to end. They stressed that the Palestinian people’s steadfastness must be crowned with outcomes that fulfill their national aspirations: “freedom, independence, and an end to occupation.”
PIJ Confirms Collective Stance
Echoing the unified front, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement earlier affirmed that Hamas’s response reflects the collective position of the Resistance. The PIJ stated it had “participated responsibly in the consultations” that led to the decision, underscoring the coordinated approach among factions.
Hamas Submits Response, Links Broader Issues to National Consensus
The developments follow Hamas’s submission of its official response to mediators late Friday. The movement expressed agreement to release all Israeli captives, both living and deceased, according to the exchange formula in the Trump plan, pending the necessary conditions for the process.
Crucially, Hamas clarified that other elements of the proposal concerning Gaza’s future and Palestinian rights are “linked to a comprehensive national stance and based on relevant international laws and resolutions,” anchoring its position in a wider Palestinian legal and political consensus.
Israeli Offensive Paused Amid Diplomatic Moves
According to Israeli media, occupation troops on the ground will now focus exclusively on “defensive operations,” emphasizing that all capabilities will be redirected to the Israeli Southern Command to protect occupation soldiers while preparing for the “first stage” of Trump’s plan to secure the captives’ release.
Israeli Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir convened a meeting with senior generals for a “special situational assessment in light of the developments.” In a statement, Zamir stressed that operational readiness and quick response to potential threats remain paramount, even as offensive operations are suspended.
Source: Agencies (translated and edited by Al-Manar English Website)
