Hamas said Friday it was ready to discuss freeing the hostages it holds in Gaza under the framework of Donald Trump's recent ceasefire plan, prompting the US president to call on Israel to stop bombing the Palestinian territory "immediately".

Trump hailed the statement from Hamas as a sign it was committed to "lasting peace" but the group made no mention of its own disarmament -- a key element of Trump's proposal -- and maintained it should have a say in the Palestinian territory's future.

Hours earlier, Trump had given the group until 2200 GMT on Sunday -- 1:00 am Monday in Gaza -- to accept his 20-point plan or else face "all hell".

"The movement announces its approval for the release of all hostages -- living and remains -- according to the exchange formula included in President Trum

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