Israel is preparing to implement the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which includes “the immediate release of all hostages,” the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem announced overnight Friday.
“We will continue to work in full cooperation with the U.S. president and his team to end the war in accordance with the principles set forth by Israel, which are consistent with President Trump’s vision,” the statement added.
The decision followed Hamas’s response earlier on Friday to the American proposal. The Palestinian terrorist group said it “appreciates the Arab, Islamic and international efforts” behind the peace plan unveiled by Trump on Sept. 29.
Hamas said it accepts parts of the plan, including the release of all 48 remaining hostages—20 of whom are believed to be alive—under the formula outlined by Trump, “provided the field conditions for the exchange are met,” as part of ending the war. The Islamist group expressed its “readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement.” (Read More)
