Hamas political bureau member Mohammad Nazzal the Paris proposal will be discussed with its leadership inside and outside the Palestinian territories and then with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in Cairo, Al Jazeera reports.

“We told the mediators a permanent ceasefire is our goal, but we can do it in the second or third stage of an agreement. Without an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, we can’t accept this new proposal,” Nazzal told Al Jazeera.

“We are looking to release all captives from both sides, but of course, it needs a negotiation to reach this point. A permanent ceasefire is useful for both sides, otherwise, the war between us and the Israeli troops will continue. We are ready to achieve this in stages.”