Global Reactions to Trump-Hamas Gaza Deal: Hamas took a major step on Friday regarding US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. The organization stated that it is ready to release the hostages and winnow unrepealable key elements of the plan, including handing over wardship of Gaza and the release of the hostages. Negotiations with Palestinian groups will protract on the remaining conditions.
US
President Trump welcomed Hamas's announcement. He stated that he believes Hamas is ready for "lasting peace." He urged Israel to immediately halt bombing in Gaza so that the hostages can be safely evacuated. Trump stated that negotiations are once underway on the issues that remain to be worked out. He stated that this is a major step toward long-sought peace not only in Gaza but throughout the Middle East.
France
President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Hamas's announcement. He said that now the release of Israeli hostages and armistice in Gaza is possible. Macron tabbed it a significant progress towards peace and appreciated Trump's efforts.
The release of all hostages and a armistice in Gaza are within reach!
Hamas' transferral must be followed up without delay.
We now have the opportunity to make decisive progress towards peace.
France will play its full part…
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 3, 2025United Nations
UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres appealed to all the parties to end the struggle in Gaza immediately. His spokesperson said that Guterres welcomed Hamas's response and appreciated the mediation efforts of Qatar and Egypt. He said that it is necessary to ensure firsthand and permanent ceasefire, unconditional release of all hostages and wangle to human assistance.
Britain
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as "an important step." He said that unsuspicious Trump's peace plan by Hamas is a well-spoken indication of progress.
Hamas’ visa of the US peace plan is a significant step forwards. pic.twitter.com/Gj1MprCem3
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 3, 2025Qatar
Qatar's Foreign Ministry moreover welcomed Hamas's announcement. He said that talks are going on with the US and Egypt, and it is a welcome step for Hamas to winnow the plan and to express the hostages safely. Qatar immediately insisted on stopping violence in the armistice and Gaza.
The State of Qatar welcomes the utterance by Hamas of its try-on to President Trump’s plan, and its readiness to release all hostages as part of the mart framework outlined in the plan.
We moreover underpin our support for the statements made by the President calling for an…
— . Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) October 3, 2025
