Palestinians expressed cautious optimism on Saturday after Hamas accepted parts of President Donald Trump's peace proposal, but residents warned delays could prove fatal as the war enters its third year. Saoud Qarneyta said the development offered relief to survivors after the conflict destroyed most homes across the enclave. Ismail Zayda urged Trump to maintain pressure on Israel, and he warned that losing this opportunity could result in the complete destruction of Gaza City.
Israel launched its offensive after Hamas militants killed 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023, and the campaign has killed more than 66,000 Palestinians. Tamer Al-Burai said every day of delay costs lives, but he expressed hope that Trump's desire for a legacy of peace might succeed where previous ceasefires failed. Aya questioned whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would honor any agreement, noting his pattern of sabotaging previous negotiations.
Israel launched its offensive after Hamas militants killed 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023, and the campaign has killed more than 66,000 Palestinians. Tamer Al-Burai said every day of delay costs lives, but he expressed hope that Trump's desire for a legacy of peace might succeed where previous ceasefires failed. Aya questioned whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would honor any agreement, noting his pattern of sabotaging previous negotiations.
