Hamas accepted President Donald Trump's hostage release plan on Friday, and world leaders responded with cautious optimism about ending the nearly two-year Gaza conflict. Trump posted on Truth Social that Israel must stop bombing Gaza immediately to extract hostages safely, and he pledged fair treatment for all parties in future negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced preparations to implement the first stage of Trump's plan for hostage release. His office stated Israel would work with Trump's team to end the war according to principles aligned with the president's vision.
Qatar and Egypt welcomed Hamas's agreement, and Egyptian officials expressed hope that the development would prompt parties to commit to implementation. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all sides to seize the opportunity to end the Gaza conflict.
European leaders voiced support for the agreement. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the release of hostages and a ceasefire were within reach, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the plan the best chance for peace. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Hamas's acceptance as a significant step forward, and Turkey's foreign ministry said the response provided an opportunity for immediate ceasefire establishment.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced preparations to implement the first stage of Trump's plan for hostage release. His office stated Israel would work with Trump's team to end the war according to principles aligned with the president's vision.
Qatar and Egypt welcomed Hamas's agreement, and Egyptian officials expressed hope that the development would prompt parties to commit to implementation. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all sides to seize the opportunity to end the Gaza conflict.
European leaders voiced support for the agreement. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the release of hostages and a ceasefire were within reach, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the plan the best chance for peace. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Hamas's acceptance as a significant step forward, and Turkey's foreign ministry said the response provided an opportunity for immediate ceasefire establishment.
