Hamas Deliberates on US Plan That Trades Sovereignty for Survival

Hamas is currently engaged in critical deliberations over a US-proposed peace plan that forces the group to trade its sovereignty in Gaza for the survival of the territory and its people. The 20-point framework, delivered by President Donald Trump, comes with a stark 3-4 day deadline and the threat of a renewed, devastating military assault.
The core of the proposal is an exchange: Hamas must permanently lay down its arms, release all hostages, and relinquish its role as the governing body of Gaza. This effective dissolution of the group as a politico-military force is the non-negotiable price for ending the war that has raged since October 2023.
In return, the plan offers a complete cessation of hostilities and a full withdrawal of Israeli troops. It also guarantees the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and, perhaps most urgently, the immediate influx of massive humanitarian aid to a population suffering from severe shortages of food and medicine.
President Trump has asserted that he has secured the backing of the entire international community, including Israel and all key Arab nations, creating a unified front that leaves Hamas with little room to maneuver. This global consensus adds immense weight to the ultimatum.
As the clock ticks, Hamas leaders must weigh their long-held revolutionary principles against the grim reality on the ground, where over 66,000 Palestinians have been killed. Their decision will determine if Gaza gets a chance to rebuild or faces further destruction.