US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza is non-negotiable, a senior Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday.

“This must be a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer from Hamas,” the source said.

The comments followed remarks by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who strongly suggested that negotiations would be necessary. “Trump’s plan achieves the central goal of ending the war, but it contains issues that require clarification and negotiation,” Al Thani said on Tuesday.

He added that “ending the war is a clear component of the plan, but the question of Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza requires clarification and discussion.”

Israeli officials and other figures familiar with the talks told the Post that Hamas’s eventual answer would likely be “yes,” but with significant reservations. One of the main sticking points, they believe, will be the issue of the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. “Trump’s plan does not specify any dates regarding the withdrawal of the IDF from the Strip. Hamas wants to see a concrete timetable,” one source explained.

Other contentious points are also expected to arise, including the demand for all hostages to be released within 72 hours, the question of governance in Gaza, and the release of Palestinian prisoners. According to the officials, Hamas is likely to present objections or seek clarifications on these issues.\

What happens to Hamas after the war ends? 

The vision presented by Trump is a de-radicalized, terrorism-free Gaza. Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and give up their weapons could receive amnesty. Those who choose to leave Gaza would be offered safe passage to third countries.

The text does not spell out vetting standards, penalties for violations, or a policing model to enforce disarmament.

The plan’s feasibility rests on three tests: mutual acceptance by Israel and Hamas, the credible enforcement of security and disarmament inside Gaza, and the sustained funding and political backing from regional and international partners.

Hamas, along with other Palestinian groups, is leaning toward accepting the plan, an informed source told CBS News on Tuesday.

After arriving at a response to the proposal, the Palestinian groups will reportedly present it to Egyptian and Qatari mediators on Wednesday.

The report follows a previous AFP report on Tuesday, which stated that Hamas has “begun a series of consultations” to discuss the 20-point plan, citing a Palestinian source close to the terror group.

Turkey joined the mediation team meeting on Gaza on Tuesday in Qatar, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Qatar is satisfied with the US security assurances it has received following attacks by Israel on Doha, the spokesperson added.

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