U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, October 3, 2025, that he believed Hamas was ready for peace and told Israel to stop bombing Gaza.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (October 3, 2025) that he believed Hamas was ready for peace and told Israel to stop bombing Gaza, after the Palestinian militant group declared it was ready to free hostages under his ceasefire plan."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!" Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social."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.""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... this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East." - President Trump pic.twitter.com/OKPYBmW5ql— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 3, 2025The Hamas statement came hours after Mr. Trump had given a deadline of late Sunday to respond to the peace plan he unveiled earlier this week at the White House or face "hell.""The movement announces its approval for the release of all hostages -- living and remains -- according to the exchange formula included in President Trump's proposal," the Hamas statement said, adding it was ready to enter talks "to discuss the details."Mr. Trump also shared the Hamas statement on his social media -- in an almost unheard of move for a U.S. President -- as did the White House.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier that Mr. Trump would make remarks on Hamas's "acceptance" of his deal, and posted a picture of him addressing television cameras from behind his desk.Trump says Hamas move brings Gaza peace ‘very close’
