Hamas has formally responded to the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by US envoy Steve Witkoff, stipulating that any agreement must ensure a permanent ceasefire—a demand that has long been considered a red line by Israel. As per the proposal, Hamas agrees to release 10 living hostages and return the bodies of 18 deceased individuals. In exchange, Israel would free a specific number of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas stated, “We believe the objective of this proposal should be to establish a permanent ceasefire, ensure a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and allow unhindered humanitarian aid for our people.”