UN chief encouraged by Hamas response to Trump plan, says spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Friday said that the UN chief was 'encouraged' by Hamas's response to the Trump plan on Gaza. 

Trump, on his TruthSocial account, said that Israel must stop bombing Gaza immediately so the captives can be delivered safely.

"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!" Trump wrote.

"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," he said.