The Hamas terror organization proposed transferring control of the Gaza Strip to another party in exchange for a truce lasting between five and ten years, according to Adam Boehler, President Trump’s special envoy for hostage negotiations. Boehler shared this information during an interview with Israel Public Broadcasting, revealing that Hamas made the offer during direct discussions with the U.S. aimed at securing the release of both American and Israeli hostages still held by the group.
Boehler described these talks as “baby steps” but noted that Hamas put forward some ideas that seemed “reasonable” and “workable.” He acknowledged that the offer was “not a bad first offer.”
“They suggested a five-year to 10-year truce, where Hamas would lay down all … weapons, and where the United States would help, as well as other countries, ensure that there’s no tunnels, there’s nothing taken on the military side, and that Hamas is not involved in politics going forward,” Boehler explained.
Although Israel was reportedly unaware of the behind-the-scenes discussions between the U.S. and Hamas, Boehler clarified that he was coordinating with Israeli officials throughout the negotiations.
Boehler emphasized that the Trump administration’s priority was the release of the American hostages—at least one of whom is believed to be alive, while the others are thought to be dead—alongside the release of dozens of Israeli hostages taken during Hamas’s assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
“The president wants every single hostage home, and he wants a peace, a calm in this region, that’s what he wants,” Boehler stated.
These U.S.-Hamas talks marked a departure from traditional U.S. policy and were not aligned with the terms of a plan created by former President Biden, which took effect on January 19. Under Biden’s approach, further hostage releases were expected to be tied to Phase 2 negotiations aimed at ending the war.
In early February, Trump proposed that the U.S. take control of the Gaza Strip and transform it into the “Riviera” of the Middle East. He suggested that the nearly 2 million Palestinians be permanently relocated during the reconstruction process, without the option of returning. Arab nations presented an alternative proposal, but Trump rejected it, particularly due to provisions that would have kept Palestinians in Gaza.
{Matzav.com}
I have trouble understanding all this stuff. Where do we get the idea that when Hamas promises anything, that there is a scintilla of credibility that they will keep their word? The track record is that Palis have been negotiating for decades, exacting huge concessions from Israel, and they have never kept to any of their bargain. They glorify dishonesty. They cannot participate in negotiations in a manner that has any merit. And there is no other choice than to eliminate every last one of them. One might demilitarize them from having certain weapons. But these savages cannot be trusted with a steak knife. Nope. Eliminate them. And let the suffer in the dying process. Nothing else will have any effect.
Hamas offers this because they are running so low on weapons. 5-10 years is enough time to replenish, plus repair some tunnels, and plot other fiendish attacks.
Hamas has done this kind of thing before, as have other terrorist groups.
It’s a strategy to replenish their terror apparatus and nothing more.
That is An Islamic Hudna.
It’s only in order to regroup.
Please slaughter the pigs or they will do worse.
1) A truce with an expiration date is useless.
2) Hamas lies about anything and everything. Promises made without provisions for verification and enforcement are useless.
3) I flat out don’t believe that Hamas is willing to give up their dream of murdering every single Jew in EY, followed by all Jews worldwide, R”L.
thats so sweet of them
This Hudna.
It’s a strategic Islamic doctrine to build up until your strong enough to attack an enemy.
Wipe out Amalek or they will do worse next time.
They’re trying to wait out Trump.
I would like to counter-offer. Eternity in h— for all of Hamas and Hezbollah. Thrown in the Houthis too.