Trump orders Israel to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas accepts parts of peace plan

The announcement comes after Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostages under Trump's Gaza peace plan even as it said it accepts parts of the proposal.

Updated on: Oct 4, 2025, 04:34:28 IST

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US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered Israel to immediately stop bombing on Gaza after Hamas said it accepted parts of the peace proposal and agreed to release all the remaining hostages taken during October 7 attacks.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo (REUTERS)

Hamas, in a statement, said it was ready to release the hostages and immediately enter into negotiations to discuss the details of the peace plan.

“Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE,” Trump wrote on social media.

Also Read: Hamas accepts parts of Trump's Gaza peace plan, agrees to release all Israeli hostages

“Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, it’s far too dangerous to do that. 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," he further said.

The Hamas statement came hours after Trump had given a deadline of Sunday to respond to the peace plan or face "hell."

Also Read: ‘All hell will break out’: Donald Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept peace deal

Hamas said it would agree to some of the terms in Trump's plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing hostages, but avoided addressing more vexing issues like disarmament and said it would seek further negotiations.

"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," the Hamas statement said, adding it was ready to enter talks "to discuss the details."

Trump's Gaza plan includes an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli military from the Palestinian territories, release of hostages and the roadmap towards a new government in the Palestinian territories.

As a part of peace proposal, Hamas will release all the remaining hostages captured on October 7, 2023, both dead and alive. Hamas currently holds 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, according to the Associated Press.

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