By Zoila Palma: Today, Hamas said that it is prepared to release all remaining Israeli hostages but called for further negotiations on key elements of the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan. However, the statement made no reference to one of Washington’s central demands — that Hamas disarm and step aside from governing Gaza. Under the U.S. plan, hostages would be released within 72 hours in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian detainees, while humanitarian aid would flow into Gaza. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu jointly announced the proposal earlier this week, but Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition to a Palestinian state shortly after. Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Belize ~ We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.