US EditionHamas says Witkoff's Gaza ceasefire proposal must lead to the end of the war
- Hamas responded to a ceasefire proposal by U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff on June 2, 2025, in Cairo, demanding an end to the war.
- The proposal followed a war that began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, and Israel’s insistence on Hamas's full disarmament and hostage returns.
- Hamas stated it is willing to free 10 Israeli hostages who are alive along with 18 deceased individuals in exchange for the release of Palestinian detainees according to Witkoff’s proposal, while also seeking modifications to include guarantees and the continued delivery of humanitarian aid.
- Hamas stated the proposal aims for a permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and ensured humanitarian aid, after national consultations.
- The differing demands and Israel’s rejection of Hamas’s conditions continue to stall talks amid escalating military actions and worsening Gaza humanitarian crisis.
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Hamas pledges to free 10 living hostages
Hamas announced on Saturday that it had submitted its response to a ceasefire proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff, saying 10 living hostages would be freed from Gaza under the deal. The White House had said the latest proposal for a deal was approved in advance by Israel, which on Friday warned Hamas to either accept the deal and free the hostages "or be annihilated". The group did not explicitly say it had accepted the version of the proposal …
War in the Middle East - US Mediator Criticises Hamas Response to Proposed Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
In the Gaza Strip, the chance for a rapid ceasefire has fallen again. US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Witkoff, rejected Hamas' reaction to his proposal for a ceasefire. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that he would continue the attacks in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas Responds to Witkoff Gaza Proposal, Demands Trump Guarantee Israel Won’t Resume Genocide
Hamas’s lead negotiator Dr. Khalil Al Hayya, at his office in Gaza City on April 21, 2021 (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)Hamas has submitted a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire that the group says “aims to achieve a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive withdrawal [of Israeli forces] from the Gaza Strip, and ensure the flow of aid to our people and our families in the Gaza Strip.” The thirteen point document, obtained by Drop Site…
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