'Israel Would Work To End War': IDF Reduces Gaza Operations As Hamas Agrees To Release Hostages

Last Updated:October 04, 2025, 10:36 IST

Israel has said it is preparing to implement the "first stage" of Trump’s Gaza peace plan and will work in full cooperation with the US to end the war.

A file photo of Benjamin Netanyahu (AP)

Hours after Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostages, whether dead or alive, in response to the 20-point Gaza peace plan introduced by US President Donald Trump earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is preparing to implement the “first stage" of Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza.

Israel would work “in full cooperation" with Trump to end the war in accordance with its principles, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office read.

Meanwhile, multiple media reports suggested a ‘de-escalation’ in attacks in the Gaza Strip.

This also came after Trump on Friday ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza.

HAMAS AGREES TO RELEASE HOSTAGES

Hamas said it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians, but that other aspects of the plan require further consultations among Palestinians.

Senior Hamas officials suggested there were still major disagreements that required further negotiations.

Later, Trump welcomed the Hamas statement, saying, “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," he wrote on social media.

Hamas said aspects of the proposal touching on the future of the Gaza Strip and Palestinian rights should be decided on the basis of a “unanimous Palestinian stance" reached with other factions and based on international law.

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