Hamas Welcomes Trump's Call for Israel to Stop Gaza Bombardment as Peace Negotiations Loom

Hamas has responded positively to US President Donald Trump's demand for Israel to cease bombing operations in Gaza, calling the statement "encouraging" and expressing readiness for immediate negotiations on hostage releases and ending the conflict. Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nounou confirmed the group's willingness to discuss prisoner exchanges and Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza as part of potential peace talks.

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Hamas Says Trump Call For Israel To Stop Bombing Gaza Is "Encouraging"

US President Donald Trump has called upon Israel to halt its bombing campaign in Gaza, following Hamas's acceptance of a peace agreement.

On Saturday, Hamas issued a statement characterizing President Trump's call for an immediate cessation of Israeli bombardments in Gaza as "encouraging." The organization expressed its willingness to commence negotiations without delay regarding the release of hostages and bringing an end to the ongoing conflict.

Speaking to AFP, Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nounou stated, "President Trump's statements on the immediate cessation of Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip are encouraging, and Hamas is ready to immediately begin negotiations to achieve a prisoner exchange, end the war and ensure the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip."

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/hamas-says-trump-call-for-israel-to-stop-bombing-gaza-is-encouraging-9393136