Hamas reiterates readiness for comprehensive Gaza deal after Trump remarks
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An Egyptian official source said the proposal accepted by Hamas included a suspension of Israeli military operations for 60 days.
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CAIRO – Hamas reiterated on Sept 4 that it is ready for a comprehensive Gaza deal through which all Israeli hostages are released in exchange for the release of an agreed upon number of Palestinian prisoners.
The group’s remarks came shortly after US President Donald Trump called on Hamas to release all 20 hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office criticised Hamas’ comments in a statement.
“Unfortunately, this is yet another spin by Hamas with nothing new in it,” it said.
Mr Netanyahu’s office reiterated that the war in Gaza would end only if all hostages are released, Hamas is disarmed, the strip is demilitarised, Israel establishes security control over the enclave, and an alternative civilian administration is established.
Hamas in August agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal
An Egyptian official source said the proposal accepted by Hamas included a suspension of Israeli military operations for 60 days. It also outlined a framework for a comprehensive deal to end the nearly two-year-old conflict.
Mr Netanyahu said days later that Israel would immediately resume negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the war, but on terms acceptable to Israel. REUTERS
