Peter Bakers Says Hamas Statement Is a ‘Promising Development’ — Warns Details Could Still ‘Bollocks Things Up’

Jennifer Bowers Bahney Oct 3rd, 2025, 4:54 pm

Hamas responded to President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan on Friday afternoon, agreeing to release all Israeli hostages, both living and dead, according to MSNBC. Peter Baker with told MSNBC, it was a “very promising development,” but warned that Hamas adding new conditions could “bollocks things up.”

Anchor Erielle Reshef began the segment by reading from the Hamas statement:

In order to achieve a cessation of hostilities and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the movement announces its agreement to release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead. According to the exchange formula contained in President Tru

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