Hamas has agreed to parts of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing all hostages, but said some points need further negotiation in a statement on Telegram on Friday.
Hamas said it agreed to halt aggression, and release all living and dead hostages as part of Trump's ceasefire and hostage deal plans inGaza.
It also "reiterates its approval to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats), based on national consensus and with Arab and Islamic support."
Of other issues raised in Trump's proposal concerning the future of Gaza and the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people, "these remain tied to a collective national position, rooted in international laws and resolutions, to be addressed within a unified Palestinian framework - in which Hamas will take part and contribute with full responsibility," the group wrote.
Trump has not said whether the terms would be subject to negotiation, as Hamas is seeking.
Notably, Hamas did not say whether it would agree to a stipulation that it disarm, a demand by Israel and the U.S. that it has previously rejected.
In its statement, Hamas said it "appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip, the exchange of prisoners, (and) the immediate entry of aid," among other terms.
It said it was announcing its "approval of releasing all occupation prisoners - both living and remains - according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump's proposal, with the necessary field conditions for implementing the exchange.
"But Hamas added: "In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter, through the mediators, into negotiations to discuss the details.
"The group said it was ready "to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats) based on Palestinian national consensus and supported by Arab and Islamic backing.
"The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Hamas' response to the proposal, which is backed by Israel as well as Arab and European powers.
Trump's plan specifies an immediate ceasefire, an exchange of all hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, a staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and the introduction of a transitional government led by an international body.
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