Gaza, May 3 -- Senior Hamas leader Abdul Rahman Shadid confirmed Friday that the movement had presented to mediators a proposal for a comprehensive Gaza peace deal, which includes a five-year truce.
In a press statement, Shadid said the movement had presented a proposal on April 17 calling for a comprehensive agreement that includes a permanent cessation of Israeli "aggression," the complete withdrawal of the Israeli forces from Gaza, the lifting of the Israeli blockade, the entry of aid and relief into Gaza, and the reconstruction of the enclave.
The proposal includes a deal that leads to the release of all hostages in Gaza in one go in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners, along with a ceasefire that extends for five y...