The call for a ceasefire is primarily motivated by the collective desire for a substantial release of prisoners and prisoners of war detained in Israel and Gaza since October 2023. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, praised Hamas’s initial response, although specific details remain undisclosed.
According to reports from the BBC, a Hamas leader revealed that their response includes provisions for the reconstruction of the damaged Gaza, resettlement of the affected population, and assistance for refugees. Additionally, Hamas has proposed changes in the treatment of war casualties, advocating for the transfer of the wounded to foreign hospitals.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that representatives from the concerned countries are engaged in discussions about Hamas’s response on February 7, 2024, to chart the next course of action.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported over 27,000 deaths in the region since late 2023 when Israeli army attacks were initiated. In contrast, Israel’s government claimed 1,200 casualties in the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
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