Hamas Responds To US Ceasefire Proposal

Hamas responded to a US ceasefire proposal by saying it is prepared to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 dead hostages in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners, while requesting some 

Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan

# Hamas Responds To US Ceasefire Proposal
May 31, 2025

Hamas agrees to release 10 Israeli hostages and 18 dead ones in exchange for Palestinian prisoners only if [the proposal](https://www.forgedbytime.com/post/israel-accepts-us-proposal-for-temporary-gaza-ceasefire-hamas-says-it-doesnt-meet-their-demands-1386) includes a permanent truce, a complete withdrawal, and continual humanitarian aid. A special envoy for the US, Steve Witkoff, calls Hamas's response "totally unacceptable." Israel says they accept the deal made by the US and that it's Hamas's fault that the deal isn't going through.

Hamas Responds To US Ceasefire Proposal

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