Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages under Trump Gaza peace deal, enter negotiations to end war
Hamas on Friday agreed to release all Israeli hostages — living and dead — but wants to negotiate the other terms of President Trump’s comprehensive peace deal even after the commander in chief said there was “not much” room for discussion.
In a statement, the militant group said it had held “in-depth consultations … to reach a responsible position in dealing with” Trump’s proposal for an end to the fighting in Gaza, which is set to enter its third year Tuesday.
Hamas said it was ready to immediately begin negotiations through mediators to finalize details of the arrangement. Trump posted text of Hamas’ statement on his Truth Social page.
It also said it would release the hostages once “field conditions are met” — meaning once Israel pulled back its forces to the lines of engagement set forth in Trump’s peace plan. The IDF is currently well into Gaza, closing in on Gaza City.
Hamas has indicated it is prepared to release all Israeli hostages — including both living captives and the remains of those who have died — if the agreement leads to a permanent cease-fire and ful…
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