Hamas has responded to a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, indicating a willingness to negotiate, yet pointing out that the proposal offered no guarantees to resolve the conflict. Official Basem Naim mentioned that the latest proposal deviated from an agreement made a week prior with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The deal involves the potential release of 10 living Israeli hostages and the return of 18 deceased Israelis, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Witkoff labeled Hamas's response as 'totally unacceptable' and emphasized the necessity of adherence to the original terms for effective negotiations.
Hamas officials stated that they are open to negotiations but criticized the U.S.-backed proposal for having no guarantees to end ongoing hostilities.
While Hamas submitted a response to the U.S. proposal, leader Basem Naim highlighted that it diverges from an agreement reached with the U.S. a week prior.
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