US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered Israel to immediately stop bombing Gaza, declaring that Hamas was ready for peace after the terrorist group issued a statement partially accepting his Middle East plan.
“Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “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.”
The president’s comments came after Hamas announced it was prepared to release hostages and surrender control of Gaza to a technocratic Palestinian administration, while noting that other aspects of Trump’s framework still required consultation. Hamas also thanked Arab and international mediators — including