A senior Hamas figure has told the BBC that the group is likely to reject Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, saying it serves Israel's interests and ignores those of the Palestinian people.

The figure stated that Hamas is unlikely to agree to disarming and handing over their weapons, a crucial requirement of Trump's plan.

Hamas also opposes the deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, viewing it as a new form of occupation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted Trump's plan during White House talks on Monday. Hamas has yet to issue an official response.

Qatar's foreign ministry has mentioned that Hamas is studying the proposal responsibly. Discussions reportedly involve the group's leadership both inside and outside of Gaza.

The group's military commander in the territory, Ez al-Din al-Haddad, is determined to maintain armed resistance instead of accepting the terms of Trump's framework. Hamas figures from outside Gaza have become less influential in negotiations, given their lack of direct control over hostages.

Hamas talks are expected to last several days and will also include other Palestinian factions. The armed group Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), which participated in the October 7 attack and previously held Israeli hostages, has already rejected the plan.

A significant issue for Hamas is the plan's requirement that they surrender all hostages at once, eliminating their leverage.

Despite Trump's backing, there is skepticism regarding Israel's commitment to ceasing military operations once it gains the hostages. This distrust stems from Israel's recent actions aimed at Hamas leadership, which occurred in defiance of U.S. interests.

Moreover, a buffer zone along Gaza's southern border with Egypt, as indicated by a map from the Trump administration, is another anticipated point of contention, especially regarding Israeli involvement in its administration.

Since accepting the plan, Netanyahu has begun to backtrack on several terms, claiming that the Israeli military would retain a presence in parts of Gaza and would forcibly resist a Palestinian state, conflicting with Trump's proposed framework which foresees a complete Israeli military withdrawal and outlines a pathway towards Palestinian self-determination.

Among Palestinians in Gaza, there is a mixture of reactions; many support the plan, albeit reluctantly, as it may bring an end to the ongoing conflict. A local resident, Khadar Abu Kweik, expressed, The American plan has bad clauses, but I support it because it will stop the war and get rid of Hamas. Even if the devil himself brought a plan to end this hell we are living in, I would support it.

On the other hand, Palestinian journalist Fathi Sabah warned that a rejection from Hamas could embolden Netanyahu to escalate the conflict, saying, The people of Gaza cannot bear that. They are devastated, exhausted, desperate, and hopeless. He emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire, regardless of the plan's shortcomings, as residents seek an end to their suffering.

Since the escalation of fighting stemming from the October 7 attack, over 66,097 people have reportedly lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza is exacerbated by famine conditions confirmed by a UN-backed body, while a UN commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide in the territory - a claim Israel firmly denies.