Netanyahu insists on 'elimination of Hamas's capabilities' after Gaza peace plan

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that the transition of stages in the Jewish state's proposed three-phase deal to the Hamas militants was "conditional"..

In a statement late Friday night, Netanyahu's office said, "The Prime Minister authorised the negotiating team to present an outline for achieving (the return of hostages), while insisting that the war will not end until all of its goals are achieved."..

The three-phase Israeli proposal, which, according to US officials, has been sent to the Hamas militants, calls for a ceasefire; the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners; and the reconstruction of Gaza...

While announcing the deal, President Biden said on Friday that the first phase involves a six-week ceasefire when Israeli forces would withdraw from "all populated areas" of Gaza, while some hostages, including the elderly and women, would be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners...

In the second phase, the President said there would be an exchange for all remaining living hostages, including male soldiers, Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza and the permanent ceasefire would begin...

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