The world offered cautious responses on Friday after Hamas declared it was ready to release hostages and accept parts of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan — a move seen as both significant and uncertain.

Here’s how world leaders and international institutions reacted to Hamas’s statement:

UNITED STATES

President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’ response to his ceasefire proposal for the Gaza conflict on Friday, turning pressure on Israel to accept a ceasefire.

Taking to his Truth Social, Trump said, "he believes Hamas is ready “for a lasting PEACE” before calling on Israel to end its bombing of the enclave. "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," he furthered.

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