Title: Hamas Faces Pressure Over U.S. Peace Plan for Gaza

Hamas is under scrutiny as it considers U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. If the group rejects the proposal, it may be seen as prioritizing its agenda over the welfare of ordinary Palestinians. Critics argue that Hamas has historically used civilians as pawns in its long-standing conflict with Israel, aiming for a Palestine free of its Jewish population.

The peace plan, which includes 20 points, has received backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank. Major Middle Eastern nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, and Turkey, have also endorsed the plan. Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the proposal as "historic."

Support for the plan extends beyond the Middle East. Countries such as India, Pakistan, China, Russia, Germany, the U.K., the EU, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands have expressed their approval. Even the Israeli newspaper _Haaretz_, known for its critical stance towards Netanyahu, reported that many Gazans are open to any agreement that could end the ongoing violence. The article noted, "Palestinians who are living through Israel’s brutal war in Gaza say they welcome any deal that will end the suffering and urge Palestinians abroad not to oppose it."

Despite this support, some critics in the West dismiss Trump’s plan as unrealistic. They argue that it fails to address the complexities of the situation. However, the political rhetoric surrounding a two-state solution has not gained traction with either Netanyahu or Hamas. Many believe that genuine progress toward peace hinges on Hamas releasing hostages and agreeing to a ceasefire.

The current conflict in Gaza marks the fifth major escalation since 2008, with Hamas and other groups failing to achieve their objectives against Israel. Observers note that Israel, established in the aftermath of the Holocaust, is unlikely to yield to terrorism. Hamas now faces a critical choice: to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians or to continue a cycle of violence with no foreseeable resolution.