Analyst calls Hamas' response on Gaza plan 'strategic' and 'smart'

Hamas said on Friday (October 3) it would accept some terms of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing hostages, but avoided contentious issues like disarmament and called for further negotiations. Amjad Iraqi, a senior analyst on Israeli and Palestinian affairs for the International Crisis Group, said Hamas made a calculated decision to engage in talks while preserving strategic priorities.