Hamas has responded to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump, releasing a statement on Friday in which it agreed to portions of a peace deal.

Hamas says it has agreed to cede administration of the Gaza Strip to independent leadership and says it will release "all occupation prisoners, alive and dead bodies, according to the exchange formula mentioned in President Trump’s proposal."

"As for other issues mentioned in President Trump’s proposal related to the future of the Gaza Strip and the authentic rights of the Palestinian people, these are linked to a comprehensive national position based on relevant international laws and resolutions, and will be discussed through a comprehensive Palestinian national framework in which Hamas will participate and contribute responsibly," the statem

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