Hamas says it has agreed to free hostages held in the Gaza Strip but seeks further negotiations. Photo: AP PHOTO

Hamas says it will agree to some aspects of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza Strip war, including releasing hostages and handing over administration of the enclave, but that it will seek negotiations over many of its other terms.

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In a copy of the statement seen by Reuters, Hamas issued its response to Trump's 20-point plan after the US president gave the Palestinian militant group until Sunday to accept or reject the proposal.

Trump has not said whether t

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