Hours after Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostages , whether dead or alive, in response to the 20-point Gaza peace plan introduced by US President Donald Trump earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is preparing to implement the “first stage" of Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza.

Israel would work “in full cooperation" with Trump to end the war in accordance with its principles, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office read.

Meanwhile, multiple media reports suggested a ‘de-escalation’ in attacks in the Gaza Strip.

This also came after Trump on Friday ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza.

HAMAS AGREES TO RELEASE HOSTAGES

Hamas said it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians, but that other aspe

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