President Donald Trump on Friday told Israel to “immediately stop the bombing of Gaza” after the Palestinian jihadists of Hamas said they would agree to some of the terms in Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing hostages, while keeping mum on the more vexing issue of disarmament.
Hamas issued its response to Trump’s 20-point plan after the leader gave the jihadists until Sunday to accept or reject the proposal.
“Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE. Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
Meanwhile Egypt said it “expresses its appreciation for the statement issued by Hamas” to Trump’s Gaza plan. In a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, it said Hamas’s “statement reflects the movement’s commitment, along with that of all Palestinian factions, to sparing the lives of the Palestinian people and preserving the lives of innocent civilians.”