WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump called on Israel to immediately stop its Gaza bombing campaign to secure the safe extraction of remaining hostages, after Hamas agreed to portions of his peace proposal.

The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, said on Oct. 3 it had agreed to release all Israeli hostages, alive or dead, under the terms of Trump 's 20-point plan and signaled readiness to immediately enter mediated negotiations to discuss the details.

The U.S. president rolled out his proposal on Sept. 29 from the State Dining Room, alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu .

"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 sai

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