Hamas's proposal for a permanent end to Gaza war

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Hamas responds via Egypt, Qatar:

The proposal put forward by Hamas will unfold in three stages. | AFP

What Hamas wants?

Each stage of the plan will be reportedly 45 days long. | Reuters

Hamas willing to release prisoners:

Hamas is willing to release the 150 Israeli hostages remaining in its captivity in exchange of 1,500 Palestinians in Israeli prisons, The Guardian said. | Reuters

Demand: Build Gaza:

Hamas reportedly demands the recostruction of Gaza, largely damaged by the war. | AFP

Demand: Pull back IDF:

Complete withdrawal of IDF from Gaza Strip is also among the demands. | Reuters

Phase 1: Israeli hostages released:

In the first phase, Hamas is willing to let go all female hostages, males under the age of 19, senior citizens and the ill, The Guardian reported. | Reuters

Phase 2:

The remaining Israeli men will be released in the second phase. | Reuters

Phase 3:

Along with the end of fighting, bodies will be exchanged in the third and final phase. | AFP

What next?

Experts are sceptic if the proposal would be accepted by Tel Aviv. | Reuters