Split at the top: Hamas divided over Trump’s Gaza deal

Hamas leaders are currently engaged in tense discussions in Doha, Qatar, over a U.S.-backed peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza. 

The plan, reportedly supported by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has revealed deep internal divisions within the organization.

According to information obtained by Mena Today correspondents in Doha, two opposing factions have emerged:

• One group is reportedly willing to accept the peace plan, which calls for disarmament, surrender of military forces, and potentially the exile of top Hamas commanders. This faction sees the proposal as a way to spare Gaza from further devastation and ensure the survival of its population.
• The other, more radical wing, categorically rejects any surrender, disarmament, or exile. This group insists on a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza as a precondition for any political settlement and is unwilling to consider terms they view as capitulation.

The talks, held under Qatari sponsorship, have so far failed to produce consensus. 

The outcome remains uncertain, and it is still unknown which faction will ultimately dominate Hamas’s official stance.

This internal discord comes at a time of escalating pressure, as the Israeli military continues its ground offensive in Gaza, urging civilians in the north to evacuate and cutting off key escape routes.

While Hamas has not yet issued an official response to the peace plan, Mena Today journalists report that tensions within the leadership are running high, and the lack of unity could seriously undermine the group’s ability to negotiate or respond strategically.

As diplomatic efforts intensify and the humanitarian crisis deepens, the future of Gaza—and the possibility of peace—remains in the balance.