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The Palestinian militant group has expressed similar positions in the past, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel dismissed its statement as “spin” and “nothing new.”
Sept. 4, 2025, 7:59 a.m. ET
Hamas has expressed readiness for a comprehensive deal to end the Gaza war and release all hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
While Hamas has made similar statements in the past, the militant group reiterated the position late on Wednesday after President Trump called on it to immediately release all of the living hostages still held in Gaza.
Hamas said it was ready to free them in exchange for an end to the war, the full withdrawal of Israeli military forces from Gaza, the beginning of reconstruction and the opening of border crossings to bring everything that is needed into Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel dismissed the statement as “spin” and “nothing new.” Mr. Netanyahu, too, has been advocating a comprehensive deal to end the war lately, but it has become clear that his interpretation of what that means is very different to that of Hamas.
Mr. Netanyahu said that the war could end if Hamas agreed to conditions set by Israel’s security cabinet, including disarmament. Hamas has repeatedly rejected the demands to give up its arsenal.
Hamas’s statement and Mr. Netanyahu’s reaction were reminders of how deadlocked the two sides are over an agreement to end the war. While both have outlined road maps, their terms often appear to be irreconcilable.
