### Hamas Responds to Ceasefire Proposal from Trump's Envoy, Details Remain Unclear

Hamas announced on Saturday that it had addressed a ceasefire plan suggested by President Trump's envoy for Gaza, though the exact nature of its response remains undisclosed. Hamas revealed that its "proposal" to mediators Qatar and Egypt seeks a lasting ceasefire, full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, and a steady flow of aid to the citizens of Gaza.

The proposed deal involves the release of ten living Israeli prisoners held by Hamas and the return of eighteen bodies in exchange for a certain number of Palestinian prisoners, according to the statement.

The ceasefire plan, both US-backed and Israel-approved, as per a document seen by CNN, outlines Hamas releasing 10 Israeli hostages along with 18 deceased hostages. In return, 125 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences, along with 1,111 Gazans detained since the war commenced, would be freed.

Negotiations towards a long-term ceasefire are intended to begin immediately at the onset of a proposed 60-day truce. The agreement would expedite the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza through predetermined channels, including the United Nations and the Red Crescent.

However, the draft agreement does not inherently guarantee a permanent end to hostilities—a crucial demand from Hamas. It also lacks assurances that the ceasefire would continue throughout ongoing negotiations. Instead, the proposal includes a commitment from US President Donald Trump to facilitate good faith negotiations until a final agreement is achieved.

Initially, Hamas exhibited hesitation about the agreement. Bassem Naim, a member of the Hamas political bureau, noted on Facebook that the framework did not address the core demands of the Gazan people fully. Nevertheless, discussions on the proposal are still ongoing.