The Day Hamas Accepted Trump's Plan

Palestinian media on October 3 centered on President Trump's Gaza plan. Early reports detailed Hamas's evaluation of the plan, with Egypt expressing pessimism and the US confirming "gaps." Coverage intensified with Israeli aggression in Gaza, detailing dozens of casualties and an ongoing "genocide." By midday, Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, setting a Sunday deadline and threatening severe consequences for rejection. Concurrently, reports emerged of a dropped clause against West Bank annexation from Trump's plan and secret White House talks with Lapid regarding Israeli officials. In the evening, Hamas announced it had delivered its response to mediators, with multiple outlets confirming its acceptance of Trump's plan. Trump then publicly called for Israel to immediately halt its bombing of Gaza, citing Hamas's positive response. President Abbas also announced presidential and legislative elections within a year after the war's end.