Hamas says it is studying proposal for new pause in Gaza fighting - BBC News

A framework reportedly sets out a six-week pause in the fighting to allow more hostages to be freed.

30 JanuaryShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, EPAImage caption, Ismail Haniyeh said Hamas's priorities were a permanent ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal (file photo)By David GrittenBBC NewsHamas's political leader has confirmed it is studying a new proposal to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Ismail Haniyeh said the group had been invited to discuss a framework set out by Israel, the US, Qatar and Egypt.

It reportedly proposes a six-week truce, when more Israeli hostages would be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.

Mr Haniyeh stressed that Hamas's priorities were a permanent ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal, but Israel's prime minister ruled them out.

Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the war would not end until "total victory" had been achieved, which he said meant the elimination of Hamas and the release of all hostages.

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