Israel has begun drafting a list of Palestinian prisoners who could be freed in exchange for hostages, as momentum builds for a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan. Defense officials are reviewing potential names while negotiating teams prepare to resume talks. Hamas has declared readiness to release all Israeli hostages, alive or dead, if conditions for exchange are met. The group also offered to hand Gaza’s administration to an independent Palestinian body, signaling a shift in position. Both Trump and Netanyahu welcomed Hamas’ response to Trump’s 20-point peace blueprint, with Trump hailing it as a “big day for peace.” Watch