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Hamas issued a statement on Wednesday declaring that it had come to terms with the Trump administration’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, on a broad outline for a potential ceasefire deal.
The group claimed the framework includes a total Israeli military pullout from Gaza, the provision of humanitarian assistance, the establishment of a technocratic committee to govern the region, and the release of 10 living hostages along with the remains of several others. In return, a number of Palestinian prisoners would be freed. Hamas said the plan is backed by international mediators, and they are now awaiting a definitive response.

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US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Wednesday that he is preparing to present a fresh proposal aimed at brokering a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas.
“I think that we are on the precipice of sending out a new term sheet that hopefully will be delivered later on today. The President is going to review it,” Witkoff said during a press briefing in the Oval Office, standing beside the President.
Witkoff continued, expressing optimism: “I have some very good feelings about getting to a long-term resolution — a temporary ceasefire and a peaceful long-term resolution of that conflict.”

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Hamas has announced that it has come to terms with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on what it describes as a “general framework” for a ceasefire agreement, and is now waiting for a “final response” to move forward.
According to a statement released by Hamas, the arrangement they’ve agreed to includes a “permanent ceasefire,” a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, unrestricted humanitarian aid entering the region, and the establishment of a new governing body composed of independent Palestinian technocrats to take over administration of the territory, replacing Hamas after the deal is implemented.