31.05.2025 19:36
Hamas responded to the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Israel. Hamas stated that for a lasting ceasefire, Israel must fully withdraw from Gaza and ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
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Hamas reported that they have delivered their response to the ceasefire proposal presented by U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Representative Steve Witkoff to the mediators.
HAMAS'S RESPONSE TO THE U.S. PROPOSAL
In a written statement from Hamas, it was stated, "Following the national consultation tour and in light of our high responsibility towards our people and the suffering they endure, Hamas today delivered its response to the latest proposal from U.S. representative Steve Witkoff to the mediators."
"ISRAEL MUST WITHDRAW FROM GAZA FOR A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE"
The statement noted that the response aims to ensure a permanent ceasefire, a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and an uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
"TEN HOSTAGES WILL BE RELEASED"
Within the framework of this agreement, it was stated that ten living hostages in their possession would be released, and in addition, the delivery of eighteen corpses would take place, while in return, a mutually agreed number of Palestinian prisoners would also be released.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed during a press briefing held the day before yesterday, "I can confirm that Special Representative Steve Witkoff and the President (Donald Trump) presented a ceasefire proposal to Hamas, which was also supported and approved by Israel. I can also confirm that discussions on this matter are ongoing."
In a written statement from Hamas, it was mentioned that the proposal in question was examined "with a sense of responsibility" by the relevant units of the Movement, and it was expressed that the response would be "in a manner that protects the interests of the Palestinian people in Gaza, contributes to the delivery of humanitarian aid, and serves to achieve a permanent ceasefire."
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