Hamas stated on Friday that a prerequisite for moving forward with the second phase of former US President Donald Trump’s peace plan is a complete cessation of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian movement linked the potential implementation of the plan, which remains largely unimplemented and controversial, to an end to the ongoing hostilities. This demand underscores the volatile security situation in the region and the deep-seated distrust between Hamas and Israel. The Trump plan, unveiled in 2020, proposed a two-state solution with significant concessions from the Palestinians, and was widely rejected by Palestinian leadership at the time. Hamas’s statement suggests a conditional willingness to engage, but only under a complete halt to Israeli military action. The move highlights the complex dynamics influencing any potential peace negotiations.