Israel is preparing to implement the first phase of Trump's plan "immediately"

The Israeli government reported early Saturday morning that the country is preparing to implement "immediately" the first phase of US President Donald Trump 's peace plan in Gaza.

"We will continue to cooperate with the president and his team to end the war, in accordance with the principles put on the table by Israel, which share Trump's vision for ending the war, "Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu 's press office said in a brief statement.

On Friday, Hamas expressed its readiness to release the hostagesunder the premises of the plan designed by Trump , as well as to negotiate the details of the peace agreement immediately.

Trump has applauded the organization's decision in a video posted on social media and praised the fact that the war in the Gaza Strip is "near the end."

It has also called on Israel to immediately cease bombing while releasing hostages who remain in Hamas custody.

The Tel Aviv Government communiqué, however, does not mention the request of the US President. Moreover, local media and the Qatari television station Al Jazeera have reported that attacks in the Strip have continued throughout the night.

Among other things, the Gaza Civil Defence spokesman has published on his Telegram channel that the city of Gaza is being the victim of "merciless bombings".