Summary

  • Hamas says it has agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages, but is seeking further negotiations on a number of points outlined in the US Gaza peace plan

  • The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump gave Hamas a deadline of 18:00e (22:00 GMT) on Sunday to accept the US proposals or face "all hell"

  • In a social media post, Trump says he believes Hamas is "ready for a lasting peace" and Israel must "stop the bombing of Gaza"

  • The 20-point framework to end the war - which has already been accepted by Israel - stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza

Live Reporting

Edited by Aoife Walsh and Christal Hayes

  1. What has Hamas said?

    In its statement responding to the US peace proposal, Hamas says it agrees to "release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead, according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump's proposal, provided the field conditions for the exchange are met".

    It adds that it "renews its agreement to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents" based on "Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support".

    On the future of Gaza and rights of the Palestinian people, Hamas says this is "linked to a comprehensive national position based on relevant international laws and resolutions, and are being discussed within a national framework" of which it will be a part.

  2. Negotiations likely to be intense as Trump eager to see results

    Tom Bateman
    US State Department correspondent

    Trump has run out of patience with ending this conflict and is eager to see some type of results.

    It's unlikely that Trump will let this back-and-forth over terms to go on for months, and might rely on countries like Qatar and Egypt to help negotiate.

    This is likely to be an intense negotiation.

  3. Trump says Hamas 'ready for lasting peace'
    Breaking

    Trump has just released this statement on his social media platform, Truth Social.

    It says: "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."

  4. Trump recording video message response

    President Trump is recording a video message to respond to Hamas' statement on his proposed peace plan.

    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has shared a photo of the president behind the Resolute Desk as he records a message in front on a camera.

    Trump sitting behind desk records a television messageX/White House Press Secretary

  5. Hamas says it agrees to release Israeli hostages but seeks changes to ceasefire plans

    Hamas has agreed to release all the remaining Israeli hostages, but has said it's seeking further negotiations on a number of key points outlined in the US peace plan.

    The announcement came hours after US President Donald Trump gave Hamas a deadline of 18:00e (22:00 GMT) on Sunday to accept a peace plan for Gaza or face "all hell".

    Trump is set to make remarks on Hamas's "acceptance" of his Gaza peace proposal, the White House said a few moments ago.

    We'll be bringing you live updates and analysis here, so stay with us.