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Israel’s military announced Saturday it will "advance readiness for the implementation of the first phase of the Trump plan" for the release of hostages from the Gaza Strip.

The development comes after Hamas on Friday said it agreed to release all Israeli hostages, dead or alive, as part of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal. Trump later posted a video from the White House Oval Office saying he is still awaiting final word but that he believes he is "very close" to achieving a peace deal.

"The Chief of the General Staff convened a special situation assessment in light of recent developments. In accordance with the directives from the political echelon, the Chief of the General Staff [was] instructed to advance re

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