In a significant development, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that, following Hamas’s response, Israel is preparing to implement the first stage of US President Donald Trump’s plan aimed at the immediate release of all hostages. The announcement was made through the Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday.
“Prime Minister’s Office Announcement: Following Hamas’s response, Israel is preparing for the immediate implementation of the first stage of President Trump’s plan for the immediate release of all the hostages,” the statement noted, later deleted from X. Netanyahu has reaffirmed cooperation towards ending the conflict in accordance with the principles laid out by Israel, which correspond with Trump’s vision for ending the war.
While Israel has assured cooperation, it ha