Hamas has responded to a US ceasefire proposal, which has received approval from Israeli officials; however, the details of their response remain ambiguous. In their communication, Hamas reiterated demands for a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, as well as assurances for aid to the region. The US-backed proposal suggests a 60-day halt to hostilities and implies a deal for some hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Notably, the proposal does not guarantee a permanent end to the ongoing conflict.
Hamas says it has responded to a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire, but reiterated demands for a permanent ceasefire and aid flow that were not included in the deal.
In its response, Hamas stated that it would release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 deceased ones in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners.
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