Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Hostages Amid US Ceasefire Proposal, Seeks Amendments on Gaza Withdrawal and Aid
Aimed at halting the devastating conflict in Gaza, Hamas Agrees to Release 10 Hostages Amid US Ceasefire Proposal, Seeks Amendments on Gaza Withdrawal and Aid. Hamas has officially responded to the US ceasefire proposal. The Palestinian group agreed to release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in exchange for the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. This move aligns with the plan presented by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who proposed a 60-day ceasefire aimed at easing tensions and opening humanitarian corridors in Gaza.