Hamas responded to US-backed peace requests on Saturday, claiming it had agreed to transfer 28 living and dead captives but restated its need for an end to the conflict and the removal of Israeli soldiers from Gaza. The plan aims for a lasting ceasefire, according to a split Hamas statement. Prior to this, Israeli officials who were aware of the situation claimed that Israel had previously agreed to the US agreement proposal for Gaza, which may result in a 60-day pause in fighting and restore UN-led aid submission to the Palestinian territory. In exchange for Israeli prisoners and prisoners held in Israeli prison, the Israeli militant group said it would relieve 10 living victims and hand over the body of 18 useless. A Hamas official described the organization’s reaction to Steve Witkoff’s suggestions as “positive,” but added that it was looking for some changes. Foreign ministers from some Arab nations, who were scheduled to visit the occupied West Bank this weekend, on Saturday, criticized Israel’s determination to halt their travel. The officials criticized” Israel’s determination to forbid the delegation’s meeting with Mahmud Abbas, the leader of the State of Palestine,” according to the Jordanian foreign government. Along with the secretary-general of the Arab League, officials from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain were expected to take part. Israel, which has control over the state’s borders and aircraft, announced Friday that it would not cooperate, effectively preventing the visit.
