Donald Trump has welcomed the response of Hamas to the U.S. ceasefire and hostage release proposal for Gaza.After the militant group said Friday it was ready to enter talks to end the war with Israel,

Hamas said it had responded on Friday in "a positive spirit" to a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter into talks on implementing the deal, which envisages a release of hostages and negotiations on ending the conflict.

Donald Trump has hinted that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be finalized as early as next week. Following Hamas’ positive response to a U.S.-backed plan mediated by Qatar and Egypt, both sides may enter detailed negotiations soon.