President Donald Trump warned that Israel must stop bombing Gaza in order for Hamas to approve his proposal to end the war in Gaza and release the hostages.
“Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE,” the president wrote in a Truth Social statement. “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.”
“This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East,” he continued.
Earlier Friday, Hamas issued a statement saying it would release the hostages and accept parts of Trump’s proposal to end the war. Hamas said it would release the hostages “according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump’s proposal, and as the field conditions for the exchange are met.”
According to Trump’s proposal, Israel must release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained by Israel since the start of the war in the coastal enclave in exchange for the release of the hostages.
The president shared the full statement from the militant group to his social accounts Friday. Hamas did not make clear which parts of Trump’s proposal they wanted to negotiate, but the release of the hostages may be dependent on those conditions being met.
Sean Spicer and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reacted to Hamas’ statement on social media. Spicer, the former White House Press Secretary for Trump, noted the development is “huge for peace in the region.”
As for Greene, the congresswoman stated that this war must end.
Keep reading for more reactions to the pending hostage deal.
This is huge for peace in the region and (another) massive foreign policy win for @POTUS @realDonaldTrump
— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) October 3, 2025
Hamas agrees to ‘immediately’ negotiate over hostage releases after Trump ultimatum on Gaza peace planhttps://t.co/7YInzBB00z
Hamas has agreed to President Trump’s plan, agreeing to finally release the hostages.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) October 3, 2025
The war must end.
Too many people have been killed and injured, and peace is badly needed. pic.twitter.com/KczExzSw8x
SO MANY OUTLETS ARE MISREADING THIS STATEMENT AND LEAVING IMPORTANT DETAILS OUT https://t.co/2JaCW8YPkl
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) October 3, 2025
BREAKING: Hamas statement in response to Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza:
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) October 3, 2025
🚨We appreciate President Trump’s efforts to bring an end to the war
🚨We agree to release all the hostages in order to achieve a permanent ceasefire
🚨We are ready to enter immediately into…
