Afghanistan, Sept. 8 -- Hamas has declared readiness to discuss releasing Israeli hostages in Gaza, welcoming mediation efforts for peace, following Donald Trump's newly announced proposal to end fighting.

Hamas announced its readiness to discuss the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza and welcomed mediation efforts aimed at halting the war that has devastated the territory.

According to Al Arabiya, Hamas's statement came on Sunday, September 7, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new initiative to end the Gaza conflict.

Trump warned Hamas of "severe consequences" if it rejected the proposal, asserting that Israel had already agreed to the plan and that the next move rested with Hamas.

The proposal reportedly centers on...