Egypt and Qatar have put forward a new proposal calling for a six-month pause in fighting in Gaza, the full release of all hostages, and the freeing of convicted terrorists, according to a report by Asharq Al-Awsat.
Previously, Hamas informed AFP that the group would be prepared to accept a deal involving the immediate release of all 59 hostages still in captivity, along with agreeing to a five-year ceasefire with Israel.
Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas figure based in Lebanon, stated that the organization “will respond to any initiative which discusses complete withdrawal from Gaza, opening of the crossings, a fair prisoner swap, and no intervention in reconstruction.”
Another report indicated that Hamas is willing to remove its operatives from Gaza, provided that Israel offers assurances guaranteeing their safety from persecution or assassination.
Just last week, Hamas rejected an Israeli offer that conditioned a six-week truce on the terror group’s willingness to disarm.
{Matzav.com Israel}