Hamas considering three-stage ceasefire proposal

Hamas says it is considering a three-stage ceasefire proposal put forward in mediation talks in Paris. The first stage would include the release of Israeli hostages – mainly women and children – in return for three Palestinian prisoners for every hostage. The second stage would see the release of all IDF soldiers held captive, for a larger number of Palestinian prisoners per hostage. The final stage would be the release of the bodies of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The proposal includes a six-week pause in fighting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his forces would not withdraw from the Gaza Strip or free any prisoner.