US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Hamas announced its agreement to release hostages under an American proposal, according to Axios. Trump reportedly told Netanyahu during a Friday phone call to view the development positively, but the Israeli leader dismissed it as meaningless. The exchange grew heated when Trump expressed frustration with Netanyahu's persistent negativity about the situation.
Hamas confirmed on Friday it would free captives under the US plan, and sources told Al Arabiya on Sunday the group was preparing to disarm. Trump has demanded Israel halt strikes in Gaza and proposed Hamas release all hostages within 72 hours of an Israeli military suspension and troop withdrawal. Israel accepted the prisoner exchange terms but has not responded to the cease-fire demands. Indirect negotiations between the two sides are scheduled to begin in Egypt on Monday.
Hamas confirmed on Friday it would free captives under the US plan, and sources told Al Arabiya on Sunday the group was preparing to disarm. Trump has demanded Israel halt strikes in Gaza and proposed Hamas release all hostages within 72 hours of an Israeli military suspension and troop withdrawal. Israel accepted the prisoner exchange terms but has not responded to the cease-fire demands. Indirect negotiations between the two sides are scheduled to begin in Egypt on Monday.
