Radical Palestinian movement Hamas has signaled its intent to become an official political party, Al Hadath TV channel reported.
According to it, Hamas "expressed its readiness to transform itself into a political party." The movement did not object to the departure of "some Hamas leaders from Gaza, as long as they would not be persecuted outside the Palestinian enclave."
According to Al Hadath, requested more time in responding to the latest truce proposal in the Palestinian enclave. However, the movement's representative said that the radicals "are ready to cease hostilities under any possible agreement [with Israel]," but demands "guarantees that the Israeli side will fulfill its obligations."
Hamas is considering Israel's proposal for the release of ten hostages held in the Gaza Strip and a truce for at least 45 days. According to Maan news agency, Israel, as part of an revised agreement, offered to resume the ceasefire in the enclave upon the release of ten hostages, including Idan Alexander, who holds Israeli and US citizenship. Israel wants a 45-day truce, during which it will have to withdraw from the areas occupied during the IDF operation in Gaza, launched in mid-March. Simultaneously, several checkpoints will be opened on the border of the enclave to deliver humanitarian aid.
