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Hamas Seeks Prisoner, Hostage Exchange and Withdrawal of Israeli Forces in Ceasefire Proposal – Draft Document

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DOHA (Reuters) – Hamas has proposed a three-stage ceasefire plan in response to Qatari and Egyptian mediators in which the group would exchange Israeli hostages it captured on Oct. 7 for Palestinian prisoners, secure the reconstruction of Gaza, ensure the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and an exchange of bodies and remains, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.

(Reporting by Samia Nakhoul and Andrew Mills; Editing by Michael Georgy)

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