Hamas has until today to accept deal

Hamas Agrees to Free All Hostages, Sets Conditions

Israel is readying itself to implement the first stage of US President Donald Trump's 20 point plan to return the hostages and end the war in Gaza, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed early on Saturday morning.

"We will continue to work in full cooperation with the President and his team to end the war in accordance with the principles set forth by Israel that are consistent with President Trump's vision," the PMO office said.

Trump earlier demanded Israel stop bombing Gaza "immediately" after Hamas said on Friday night it is willing to release all hostages in an effort to re-enter negotiations over Trump's deal to end the war in Gaza.

The terrorist organization said in a statement it would release all hostages, living and dead, "according to the exchange formula outlined in President Trump’s proposal, provided that field conditions necessary for the exchange are secured." Hamas officials later told international media that it would likely take longer than the 72 hours outlined in the US proposal to release them.

The acceptance came hours after Trump issued an ultimatum to the terror group, insisting Hamas had until Sunday to accept the deal or face "all HELL like no one has ever seen before."

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