New Delhi, May 31 -- Hamas said on Saturday that it has responded to the United States ceasefire proposal for Gaza while seeking amendments which included release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in return for a number of Palestinian prisoners. In its amendment to the ceasefire proposal, according to the reports, Hamas has demanded Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza strip as it reiterated its call to end the war.

The Hamas statement added, "This proposal aims to achieve a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and ensure the flow of aid to our people and our families in the Gaza Strip."

It said its response came "after conducting a round of national consultations".

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