Following President Donald Trump’s ultimatum, the Palestinian Hamas movement said it was ready to immediately begin negotiations to end the war in the Gaza Strip and release “all prisoners.”
In a statement Sunday evening, Hamas said it had received “several ideas from the American side to reach a ceasefire” through its mediators.
In exchange for the release of Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023, Hamas is demanding a clear statement from Israel on the cessation of hostilities, a complete withdrawal of troops from the Gaza Strip, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian committee to govern the Gaza Strip.
Trump said Israel had accepted his terms for the deal, and Hamas must also comply.
