Hamas says it submitted response to US envoy’s proposal seeking permanent ceasefire in Gaza – Middle East Monitor

The Palestinian group Hamas has submitted its response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy Steve Witkoff, calling for a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and guarantees for ongoing humanitarian aid. While Hamas suggested a prisoner exchange involving the release of 10 Israeli captives and the return of 18 bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, it did not explicitly approve the proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the outline, which includes humanitarian aid provisions and a phased redeployment of Israeli forces, amid ongoing conflict resulting in significant Palestinian casualties.

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