Dr. Bishara Bahbah, a Palestinian-American scholar and former mediator in hostage talks, said in an interview that Hamas's most far-reaching proposal includes a 10-year ceasefire and safety guarantees for its leadership. The proposal, as described by Bahbah, would mark a significant shift if confirmed.
Dr. Bishara Bahbah, a Palestinian-American scholar who previously served as a mediator in hostage negotiations, stated in an interview that Hamas's most far-reaching proposal to date includes a 10-year ceasefire and safety guarantees for the organization's leadership. The proposal, as described by Bahbah, would represent a significant concession if genuine, though it remains unclear whether it has been formally submitted or is a conceptual framework. This description aligns with earlier reports, as covered by The Zioneer, of a Hamas letter to the White House proposing a decade-long hudna and gradual disarmament. The current report relies on a single source and has not been independently corroborated.
- DevelopingHamas letter to White House proposes gradual disarmament, retirement compensation for leaders
- StrongHamas delegation in Cairo amid major disputes with Israel over Gaza ceasefire terms
- DevelopingHamas spokesman Hazem Qassem, in first statement since assassination attempt, backs ceasefire proposal
- StrongDiplomats say Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely before Israeli elections, US official pushes for Hamas disarmament first
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