The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Saturday said it was “essential” to end the Gaza war immediately, as Israel bombarded the territory even after US President Donald Trump called on it to stop.

Trump had urged Israel to stop its bombardment of the Palestinian territory after Hamas agreed to release all hostages and begin talks on the details of his peace plan.

Hamas said it was ready to release hostages held in Gaza, but wanted negotiations on the details of Trump’s plan and a say in the future of the Palestinian territory.

“The movement announces its approval for the release of all hostages — living and remains — according to the exchange formula included in President Trump’s proposal,” Hamas said in a statement Friday.

Trump later posted on Truth Social: “Based on the S

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