Israel prepares to implement first phase of Trump Plan to free all hostages after Hamas’ response, Netanyahu's office says

Following Hamas’ apparent positive response to the Trump Plan, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement on Friday night:

"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."

"We will continue to work in full cooperation with the President and his team in order to bring the war to an end in accordance with the principles set forth by Israel, which are consistent with President Trump's vision."

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social to Hamas’ announcement that the organization is prepared, in principle, to accept the release of all hostages, subject to several conditions and following negotiations.

"Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!" Trump wrote.

"We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East."

Trump noted that the U.S. is already engaged in talks regarding the details of the plan.

He also released a video thanking the countries that supported the initiative and assisted in the negotiations, adding that “we are close to ending the war.”

His remarks followed Hamas’ official announcement earlier in the evening that it agrees to release all living and deceased hostages according to what was proposed in Trump’s plan to end the war — in exchange for a full withdrawal of the IDF from all areas of the Gaza Strip.

The terrorist organization added that it is ready to begin immediate negotiations to finalize the details.