Donald Trump has issued a fierce warning to Hamas, issuing the terror group another ultimatum over his Gaza peace plan.
On Friday night, Hamas indicated a willingness to enter talks to discuss the peace agreement, which would see all remaining hostages, both dead and alive, released.
Responding to the President's 20-point plan, Hamas said it "appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as the efforts of US President Donald Trump, calling for an end to the war on the Gaza Strip, in exchange of prisoners, [and] the immediate entry of aid".
The group added: "In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter, through the mediators, into negotiation to discuss the details."
The US President told Hamas it must move quickly on his plan for ending the war in Gaza, "or else all bets will be off".
He wrote on Truth Social this afternoon: "I appreciate that Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in order to give the Hostage release and Peace Deal a chance to be completed.
"Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off.
"I will not tolerate delay, which many think will happen, or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat again.
Donald Trump warns Hamas ‘all bets are off’ unless terror group moves fast - ‘I will not tolerate delay’ | REUTERS
"Let’s get this done, FAST. Everyone will be treated fairly!"
According to local media, the Israeli Prime Minister's office has said it is preparing for the "immediate implementation" of the first stage of Mr Trump's plan for the immediate release of all hostages.
The US President released a video thanking the countries which helped him organise the deal, naming Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan in particular.
Explaining that "many people fought so hard", the President celebrated the "big day", calling it "unprecedented".
He said: "Very importantly, I look forward to having the hostages come home to their parents."
"Everybody was unified in wanting this war to end and seeing peace in the Middle East, and we're very close to achieving that.
"Thank you all and everybody will be treated fairly."
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Donald Trump warned he would not tolerate delay or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat again
| PASir Keir Starmer also weighed in following Hamas's acceptance of the plan, calling on "all sides to implement the agreement without delay" and "a significant step forwards".
He said: "There is now an opportunity to end fighting, for hostages to return home, and for humanitarian aid to reach those who so desperately need it.
"The UK, alongside our partners, stands ready to support further negotiations and to work towards sustainable peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
The Prime Minister added that he "strongly supports President Trump's efforts, which have brought us closer to peace than ever before".
Sir Keir Starmer hailed Hamas' acceptance of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan as a significant step forward
| REUTERSFollowing Mr Trump's latest comments, Israel slowed its Gaza offensive today.
Despite a relatively quieter start to the day compared to recent weeks, at least 21 people were killed in bombardments and air strikes in the devastated Palestinian enclave since Trump demanded Israel halt its attacks late on Friday.
Eleven people died in sporadic incidents, while 10 people, including children, were killed and several others wounded in an Israeli strike on a house in Tuffah neighbourhood in Gaza City, medics said.
The attack damaged several other buildings nearby.
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