Hamas is seeking Turkey’s help to promote a new ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip and to relay its terms to the administration of US President Donald Trump, according to a special report by the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat daily published on Tuesday.
Two Hamas sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the outlet that the group is pushing a “comprehensive deal” and hopes Ankara can use its ties with Washington to help convey the offer.
The proposed ceasefire includes the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners, a complete halt to fighting,and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
A delegation led by Hamas senior official Mohammed Darwish met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın in Ankara on Sunday to discuss the group’s plan, internal Palestinian matters and regional developments.
According to the report, the delegation is basing its appeal in part on recent remarks by US hostage envoy Adam Boehler, who reportedly said Washington could guarantee a ceasefire if Hamas agreed to release all hostages. The sources said the meetings in Turkey were intended to urge officials to use their relationship with the Trump administration to pass along the proposal.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several cabinet members have rejected the offer publicly.
Hamas is also relying on Qatari mediation to reach US officials and increase pressure on Israel to accept the terms, the sources added.
The group believes the United States could play a central role in mediating a deal ahead of Trump’s anticipated visit to the region. According to Asharq Al-Awsat, the proposal includes a five-year truce with regional and international guarantees, along with the delivery of humanitarian aid through approved mechanisms.
Hamas has also signaled willingness to accept a technocratic government in Gaza led by independent Palestinian figures, in line with an Egyptian plan backed by Arab, Islamic and European countries.