Hamas says it submitted response to US envoy's proposal seeking permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Under framework of the proposal, Hamas proposes releasing 10 Israeli captives and handing over bodies of 18 others in exchange for agreed number of Palestinian prisoners- However, Hamas did not explicitly announce its approval of US envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal

By Rania Abu Shamala

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Palestinian group Hamas announced on Saturday that it has submitted its response to the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy Steve Witkoff through mediators Egypt and Qatar.

In what appeared to be a list of demands, Hamas issued a statement, calling for “a permanent ceasefire, a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and guarantees for the continuous flow of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in the territory.”

Under the framework of the proposal, the movement proposed releasing 10 Israeli captives and handing over the bodies of 18 others in exchange for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners.

However, Hamas did not explicitly announce its approval of the Witkoff proposal.

The group said the response follows a round of national consultations and reflects its responsibility toward the suffering of the Palestinian people.

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