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Hamas's Response Sparks Hope for Ceasefire Progress
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- Hamas's partial acceptance of Trump's plan prompts cautious optimism for a ceasefire.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) was reportedly shocked by Hamas's response and signaled readiness to begin first stage.
- Qatar and Egypt welcomed the announcement, and France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Friedrich Merz expressed support.
- Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted imperfections but urged action to save Palestinian lives.
