Hamas offers full prisoner exchange in push for Gaza ceasefire

The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has declared its readiness to release all remaining Israeli captives in a single exchange, according to Al Jazeera. The announcement comes as part of negotiations for the second phase of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

“Hamas proposes exchanging all Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners in ‘one go’ during the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, with the aim of reaching a permanent truce and a full Israeli pullout,” Al Jazeera reported, citing a statement from the group.

The proposal underscores Hamas’ broader demand for a lasting ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, as negotiations continue to shape the future of the conflict.