UN chief welcomes Hamas’ response to Trump’s Gaza proposal
NEW YORK, Oct. 04 (YPA) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed Hamas’ statement expressing readiness to release hostages and engage under the framework of Trump’s ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip.
The secretary-general “welcomes and is encouraged” by the statement issued by Hamas, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
I welcome and I am encouraged by the statement issued by Hamas announcing its readiness to release hostages and to engage on the basis of the recent proposal by @POTUS. I urge all parties to seize the opportunity to bring the tragic conflict in Gaza to an end.
I also thank…
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 3, 2025
The UN chief urged all parties to seize the opportunity to bring the conflict in the Gaza Strip to an end, and thanked Qatar and Egypt for their invaluable mediation work, said the spokesperson.
Dujarric said the secretary-general reiterated his call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and unfettered humanitarian access.
“The United Nations will support all efforts toward these objectives to prevent even more suffering.”
Guterres thanked Qatar and Egypt for their “invaluable” mediation, reiterating his call for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire,” the unconditional release of all captives, and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza.
Hamas announced Friday that it has submitted its response to Trump’s Gaza peace proposal to regional and international mediators, saying it has agreed in principle to release all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased.
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