Gulf Countries Reportedly Intend To Implement Trump's Gaza Plan Even If Hamas Rejects It

Gulf countries intend to move forward with Donald Trump's plan for Gaza even if Hamas rejects it, according to a new report.

Bloomberg detailed on Friday that the countries could consider denying the militant group a veto, even if they still hope it will accept the proposal.

The outlet added that the nations' stance is motivated by the intention to reduce regional tensions to continue their economic development plans, as well as local pressure to end the war.

Hamas, considered a terrorist group by the U.S., told Al Jazeera that it will deliver an answer "very soon." A senior official claimed that the group is "looking for gray areas" to work with, hinting the answer won't be an outright acceptance or refusal.

Bloomberg highlighted in another passage of the piece that moving ahead despite Hamas' refusal could create a possibility for attacks within designated safe zones. Iran, the group's main backer, could also move to support Hamas.

Houthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi, who could also conduct attacks in support of Hamas, accused Gulf countries of treason for their support of the plan. It is "completely impermissible for Arabs to become a tool in the hand of the American and Israelis to exert pressure on the Palestinian people and its resistance forces," he said.

The countries that are closes to Hamas, Turkey, Egypt and Qatar, are also urging it to accept the deal despite being infuriated by last-minute changes made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Both Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani and Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad advised them to accept what they described as the best deal the former could get on the table, adding that it won't get much better.

Al-Thani added that he believed Trump was committed to ending the war, what could be a strong guarantee from Hamas. He then told Al-Jazeera that he hoped "everyone looks at the plan constructively and seizes the chance to end the war."

"We and Egypt explained to Hamas during yesterday's meeting that our main goal is stopping the war. Trump's plan achieves the main goal of ending the war, though some issues in it need clarification and negotiation," he added.