BREAKING: Trump announces Hamas will return all hostages, begin 'negotiations to discuss the details' of peace plan

President Donald Trump shared a statement on Truth Social on Friday from the "The Islamic Resistance Movement" Hamas. This note from the terrorist group comes after the president and his team put together a 20-point peace plan to bring the war between Israel and Hamas to an end.
 

"Important Statement," the message read, "On Hamas Response to U.S. President Trump's Proposal." This comes after Trump said that if Hamas didn't agree to a deal by Sunday "all hell" would break loose against the militant terrorist group. "If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas," Trump had said.

"Out of keenness to end the aggression and genocide being carried out against our steadfast people in the Gaza Strip," Hamas said in their statement, "and stemming from national responsibility, and in defense of the constants, rights, and higher interests of our people, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas has conducted in-depth consultations within its leadership institutions, broad consultations with Palestinian forces and factions, and consultations with brothers, mediators, and friends, in order to reach a responsible position in dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump's plan.

"After thorough study, the movement has made its decision and conveyed the following response to the mediators:

"Hamas appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, the exchange of prisoners, the immediate entry of aid, the rejection of the occupation of the Strip, and the rejection of the displacement of our Palestinian people from it.

"Within this framework, and in a manner that achieves an end to the war and a full withdrawal from the Strip, the movement announces its approval of releasing all occupation prisoners—both living and remains—according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump's proposal, with the necessary field conditions for implementing the exchange. In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter, through the mediators, into negotiations to discuss the details.

"The movement also reaffirms its approval to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats) based on Palestinian national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic backing.

"As for other issues included in President Trump's proposal concerning the future of the Gaza Strip and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, this is tied to a collective national position and in accordance with relevant international laws and resolutions, to be discussed within a comprehensive Palestinian national framework, in which Hamas will be included and will contribute with full responsibility.

"The Islamic Resistance Movement - Hamas."

When asked about the Hamas statement, Trump said "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! 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."

The 181-page plan, called "Peace to Prosperity," includes both a political and economic framework. "The Vision," said the White House, "is the most realistic solution to a problem that has plagued the region for far too long.

"It creates a path to prosperity, security, and dignity for all involved. If the parties can agree on this framework as a basis for negotiations, the potential for both the Israelis and the Palestinians and the region is unlimited."