From: Al Jazeera February 19, 2025
Hamas offers to release all captives for end to Israel’s war on Gaza

Hamas says it seeks:
1. a lasting ceasefire
2. and a full Israeli pullout,
3. rejects conditions for its removal from Gaza.

Hamas has proposed to release all captives remaining in the Gaza Strip in “one go” in exchange for:
1. a lasting truce
2. and a complete Israeli army withdrawal from the besieged enclave.

In a statement on Wednesday, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem outlined the group’s vision for the second phase of the ceasefire deal which includes the proposed exchange

Qassem said: “We are ready for a second phase in which the prisoners will be exchanged in one go, within the criterion of reaching an agreement that:
1. leads to a permanent ceasefire
2. and a complete withdrawal from the Strip,”

The group also rejected Israel’s call for its disarmament and removal from the Strip.

Qassem added:
1. “The occupation’s condition of removing Hamas from the Gaza Strip is a ridiculous psychological war,
2. and the withdrawal or disarmament of the resistance from Gaza is unacceptable,”