The Times of Israel is liveblogging Saturday’s events as they unfold.
Qatar calls for ‘complete discussions’ on Trump’s plan to end war, which it says Hamas accepted
Qatar welcomes what it says is Hamas’s agreement to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for ending the war along with its readiness to release all remaining hostages under the terms outlined in the plan.
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari also backs Trump’s subsequent announcement calling for “for an immediate ceasefire to facilitate the safe and swift release of hostages.”
Ansari says Qatar and fellow Arab mediator Egypt have begun talks in coordination with the US to “complete discussions on the plan to ensure an end to the war.”
Egypt’s foreign ministry also welcomes Hamas’s response to Trump’s proposal, which Cairo says reflects the terror group’s willingness to spare additional Palestinian civilians along with a desire to “end a dark period in the region’s history.”
The Egyptian statement thanks Trump for his efforts to end the war along with his rejection of Israeli annexation of the West Bank and the displacement of Palestinian people.
Trump says he believes Hamas ‘ready for peace,’ demands Israel ‘immediately stop bombing of Gaza’
US President Donald Trump says that after reviewing Hamas’s response to his proposal for ending the Gaza war, he now believes that the terror group is “ready for lasting peace” and that therefore “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza so that we can get the hostages out safely and quickly.”
“Right now, it’s far too dangerous to do that,” Trump writes in a shocking Truth Social post.
This is the first time since returning to office that Trump has called on Israel to halt its military offensive in Gaza.
“We are already in discussions on details to be worked out,” he adds.
“This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East,” Trump says, reiterating his belief that an end to the war in Gaza will pave way for the expansion of the Abraham Accords.
Trump posts Hamas’s statement announcing its response to his proposal to end Gaza war
US President Donald Trump posts on Truth Social a copy of Hamas’s statement announcing the group’s response to his proposal for ending the Gaza war.
He does not comment on the proposal further, but it appears to be a sign that he at least somewhat approves of its contents.
???? BREAKING: Hamas Statement regarding Trump's so-called Gaza Peace Plan:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
In an effort to halt the aggression and war of extermination being waged against our steadfast people in the Gaza Strip, and based on national… https://t.co/tlCwmupoys pic.twitter.com/NAVfyKlL9r
— The Arab Eye (@TheArabEye0) October 3, 2025
Trump readying to make public statement on Hamas’s response to his Gaza plan
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt indicates that US President Donald Trump will deliver a video statement shortly regarding Hamas’s response to his proposal for ending the Gaza war.
Leavitt posts a photo of Trump behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office and writes, “Behind the Scenes in the Oval Office: President Trump responds to Hamas’ acceptance of his Peace Plan. Stay tuned!”
Qatar confirms receiving Hamas response to US plan for ending Gaza war — source
Qatari mediators have received Hamas’s response to the US plan for ending the Gaza war, a source familiar with the matter tells The Times of Israel.