"In light of Hamas's response, Israel is preparing to immediately implement the first phase of Trump's plan for the immediate release of all hostages," a statement released by Netanyahu's office earl...

Indirect talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on a US peace plan to end the war in Gaza have begun in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh.

The plan requires that Hamas release the remaining 48 hostages—only 20 of whom are believed to be alive—give up power in Gaza, and disarm.