The Israeli prime minister claimed that 'military and diplomatic pressure' had compelled Hamas to agree to release the captives as the Palestinian group also signalled their willingness to transfer power in Gaza.

Hamas leaders say they will release all hostages, living and dead but need more than three days, and President Donald Trump asked Israel to stop bombing Gaza.

Hamas says it has agreed to release all Israeli hostages and return the remains of the deceased under Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, Reuters has reported.