Donald Trump praised Hamas after it partly accepted his peace plan to end the Gaza war.
Trump said Hamas showed readiness for peace by offering to release hostages and share power with other Palestinians.
He demanded Israel stop bombing Gaza immediately so hostages could be freed safely and quickly.
The US president posted that discussions on details had already begun to move the process forward.
Netanyahu and Mediators React to Ceasefire Effort
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel accepted the “first stage” of Trump’s plan, hinting at the hostage release.
His office later stated Israel would end the war only under conditions it previously set.
Trump released a video thanking Arab and Muslim nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey.
Egypt and Qatar confirmed they would continue mediating, while the UN urged all sides to seize the chance.
French President Emmanuel Macron said both a ceasefire and hostage release were now within reach.
Questions Remain Over Future of Gaza
Hamas stressed that Palestinians must decide on Gaza’s future and broader rights through joint consensus.
It refused to address disarmament, which Israel demanded in Trump’s proposal.
The plan required Hamas to release 48 hostages within three days, with 20 believed alive.
Israel would withdraw forces, release Palestinian prisoners, and allow humanitarian aid and reconstruction.
The plan placed Gaza under international control, overseen by Trump and former UK leader Tony Blair.
It offered no roadmap for Gaza to reunite with the West Bank under a future Palestinian state.
