Hamas praises Trump vision, urges him to use influence

A statement from Hamas on Thursday has praised US President Donald Trump's vision for peace in the region, and urged him to use his influence to stop Israel's renewed war on Gaza.

"Hamas has conveyed through all its communications, including with the US administration, its willingness to engage constructively with all international stakeholders to achieve this goal: An immediate cessation of the war and the launch of a credible political process that leads to the establishment of a fully independent Palestinian state," Basem Naim, a member of Hamas's political bureau, said.

"President Trump possesses the necessary influence and authority to make this a reality, should the political will exist," he added.

"Trump continues to reiterate his vision for global de-escalation and the creation of a safer, more peaceful world. His efforts are near to bring results in Ukraine, Iran and already brought results in India and Pakistan," Naim said.

"We affirm that such a vision, while commendable in principle, can not be realised as long as the war and genocide in Gaza persists."