The US put forward new Mideast ceasefire principles that call for the immediate release of all hostages and the start of negotiations for a comprehensive end to the war, according to two Israeli officials familiar with the discussions.
The principles were conveyed to Hamas, the officials said. It is unclear if the plan is a series of principles or guidelines for resuming negotiations or a complete ceasefire plan.
Hamas on Sunday confirmed it had received through mediators “some ideas” from the US administration, aimed at reaching a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal with Israel.
In a statement, the group said it “welcomes any move that helps efforts to stop the aggression against our people.”
Hamas emphasized that its “immediate readiness to sit at the negotiating table” to discuss the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for what it described as a clear Israeli commitment to end the war. Including the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and the formation of an independent Palestinian committee to administer the territory.
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