Hamas fighters stuck in the Israeli-held Rafah area of Gaza will surrender their arms in exchange for passage to other areas of the enclave, according to people familiar with the matter.

Reuters quoted an Egyptian security official as saying that Egyptian mediators have proposed that, in exchange for safe passage, fighters still in Rafah surrender their arms to Egypt and give details of tunnels there so they can be destroyed.

However, Israel and Hamas are yet to accept the proposals but talks on the issue are undergoing, Reuters quoted sources as saying.

Since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10, Israel has attacked twice in Rafah while blaming Hamas. The militant group has repeatedly denied responsibility.

According to a US-brokered ceasefire, led by President Donald T

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