Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal
A separate Hamas statement said the proposal aims for a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and an ensured flow of aid.
It said 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 others would be released 'in exchange for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners'.
Fifty-eight hostages remain and Israel believes 35 are dead.
Mr Witkoff described a 60-day ceasefire deal that would free half the living hostages in Gaza and return half of those who have died.
He urged Hamas to accept the framework proposal as the basis for talks that he said could begin next week.
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim accused Israel of disagreeing with agreed provisions and alleged a 'complete bias towards the other side' which he said violates the fairness of mediation.
Israeli officials have approved the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the nearly 20-month war.
US President Donald Trump has said negotiators were nearing a deal.
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