The movement said in a statement: "In the context of our keenness to ensure the success of the ongoing efforts, we have shown the necessary flexibility and agreed to the release of ten (living Israeli) prisoners." It added that there are "essential points that remain under negotiation, foremost among which are: the flow of aid, the occupation's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the provision of real guarantees for a permanent ceasefire."
She continued, "Despite the difficulty of negotiations on these issues so far due to the occupation's intransigence, we continue to work diligently and positively with mediators to overcome obstacles, end our people's suffering, and guarantee their aspirations for freedom, security, and a dignified life."
Hamas affirmed its continued "intensive and responsible efforts to ensure the success of the ongoing round of negotiations, in an effort to reach a comprehensive agreement that ends the aggression against our people, ensures the free and safe entry of humanitarian aid, and alleviates the worsening suffering in Gaza."
Earlier on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said during press statements at the White House that there is a "chance" this week or the week after to reach an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza and a prisoner exchange.
In response to a reporter's question about the details of his two meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently visiting the United States, Trump said, "I think we have a chance to reach an agreement on Gaza this week or next week," adding, "Nothing is certain about that."
With American support, Israel has been waging a genocidal war in Gaza since October 7, 2023, including killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement, ignoring all international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice to halt the campaign.
The genocide left more than 195,000 Palestinians dead or wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 10,000 missing. Hundreds of thousands were displaced, and famine claimed the lives of many, including dozens of children.
Netanyahu's visit to Washington coincides with indirect negotiations hosted by Qatar between Israel and Hamas, in a renewed attempt to reach an agreement.
Hamas has repeatedly declared its willingness to release the Israeli captives "in one go" in exchange for an end to the genocide and the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from Gaza. However, Netanyahu is evading the offer by proposing new conditions and seeking partial deals that guarantee the continuation of the war, preventing his government from collapsing and allowing him to remain in power, according to the Israeli opposition.
