In a major development to pursue peace in the Israel-Gaza war, Hamas on Friday said it was ready to release all Israeli prisoners in line with US President Donald Trump's 20-point proposal on Gaza.

Hamas' statement came as a bleak hope to end the war on Gaza, where Israeli forces have killed thousands.

The group in a statement further added the hostages would need to be released “in a manner that ensures the cessation of the war and the full withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.”

Donald Trump , reacting to Hamas' statement, ordered immediate halt to the bombings in Gaza. A spokesperson of the group hailed the remarks.

“President Trump's statements on the immediate cessation of Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip are encouraging,” Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nunu told AFP. Also Read | ‘Best

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