WASHINGTON MONITORING DESK
In a significant diplomatic development, Hamas has reportedly reached out to former U.S. President Donald Trump, demanding a guarantee for a proposed ceasefire deal. According to U.S. media reports, Hamas has sent a letter to Trump, outlining the group’s conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
In the letter, Hamas has offered to release half of the hostages currently in its custody in exchange for a firm ceasefire guarantee. The group has emphasized that any agreement must not be temporary or symbolic, but instead a “trustworthy and reliable path to peace.”
The letter reportedly states, “We do not seek a fragile or short-lived ceasefire, but a trustworthy guarantee of peace based on humanitarian grounds.” Hamas has made it clear that this ceasefire guarantee is a primary condition for any further negotiations.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the letter is expected to be delivered to Donald Trump within the week. The unusual move to involve the former president—rather than current U.S. administration officials—signals a shift in Hamas’s diplomatic approach, possibly aimed at leveraging Trump’s influence or positioning ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The request comes amid escalating tensions and humanitarian concerns in Gaza, where continued hostilities have drawn global criticism and renewed calls for a durable ceasefire and peaceful resolution.
