GAZA: The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has given a positive response to mediators regarding a newly proposed ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal in Gaza, backed by Qatar and the United States.
According to international media reports, Hamas stated that internal consultations on the new ceasefire proposals have been completed.
“We have conveyed our positive response to the mediators, Qatar and Egypt,” the group said in an official statement, adding that Hamas is ready to engage seriously and immediately in a new round of negotiations to implement the proposed ceasefire plan.
Hamas has also emphasized that it is ready to be seriously involved in a new era of negotiations to put the ceasefire plan into practice.
According to Israeli media, Israel has already approved the ceasefire proposals for Qatar and the US, and if Hamas is agreed, the Israeli delegation will leave for Doha to start talks.
Israeli media says the United States wants prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu next week to announce a ceasefire in Washington, US President Donald Trump will personally guarantee the proposed ceasefire agreement involving Hamas and may publicly announce it himself.
It should be noted that US President Donald Trump also claimed that Israel had agreed with the terms for finalizing a 60 -day ceasefire in Gaza.
According to Trump, all parties will work together to end the war in 60 days, while Qatar and Egypt will present final suggestions.
Israeli media said the ceasefire proposal would release 10 Israeli hostages, and at the same time ensure the return of the bodies of 18 Israelis to three phases.
Israeli media reports that the release of Palestinians in Israeli captivity will be the same as the previous deal, Hamas will provide the names of Palestinian prisoners it seeks to have released from Israeli jails.
According to Israeli media, Hamas is expected to include in its list the names of Palestinian prisoners whose release Israel has consistently refused — a demand that could prove difficult for the Israeli side to accept.
The report further reveals a disagreement over the method of humanitarian aid delivery. Israel is likely to insist on maintaining the current system operated through a U.S.-based company, while Hamas prefers to revert to aid distribution under the supervision of the United Nations.
Additionally, Hamas is expected to demand the entry of 400 to 600 humanitarian aid trucks per day into Gaza to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
