"U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war and return all the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Hamas said it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians, but that other aspects of the plan require further consultations among Palestinians. Senior Hamas officials suggested there were still major disagreements that required further negotiations."
"But Trump welcomed the Hamas statement, saying: "I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE." "Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, it's far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out," he wrote on social media."
Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas indicated acceptance of some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war and return remaining hostages. Hamas said it was willing to release hostages and transfer power to other Palestinians while reserving other issues for additional Palestinian consultations and further negotiations. Israel offered no immediate response, partly due to the Jewish Sabbath, and Hamas did not mention disarming. The plan has Israeli acceptance and international welcome. Key mediators Egypt and Qatar signaled continued discussions and engagement on the proposal.
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