New Delhi, Oct 4 : Hamas said it is prepared to release all remaining Israeli hostages under the framework of the US peace plan for Gaza, while seeking further negotiations on key points, the BBC reported. A Hamas spokesperson told the BBC that US President Donald Trump’s remarks were “encouraging,” adding: “We are ready to begin negotiations immediately to achieve a prisoner exchange, end the war, and secure the withdrawal of the occupation.”

In its statement, Hamas confirmed agreement to “release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead, according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump’s proposal, provided the field conditions for the exchange are met.” It also said it would “hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents” based on

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