Hamas chief says movement sticking to ceasefire conditions including Israeli pullout

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said on Wednesday that the movement was sticking to its conditions for a ceasefire, including an Israeli military withdrawal. "We are committed to our demands: the permanent ceasefire, comprehensive and complete withdrawal of the enemy out of the Gaza Strip, the return of all displaced people to their homes, allowing all aid needed for our people in Gaza, rebuilding the Strip, lifting the blockade and achieving an honourable prisoner exchange deal," Haniyeh said in a televised speech marking Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day.

The exchange he referred to would be a release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails in exchange for Israeli hostages being held by militants in Gaza since Oct. 7.

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