A Hebrew report stated that Israel and the United States discussed in recent days an agreement to “exile senior Hamas leaders” as part of a broader deal.

The Israeli Channel 13 explained that "the issue was raised during the meetings held by Israeli Minister Ron Dermer with senior officials of the American administration in Washington."

Channel 13 quoted a source familiar with the details as saying, "The possibility of surrender and exile of senior Hamas leaders was raised during talks between Israel and American officials, but the matter is linked to progress toward the deal for the kidnapped."

It was noted that officials close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that during the last few days, it was discussed in closed conversations that “there is talk about a very good possibility on the part of Israel, and that “denial means the end of Hamas’ leadership.”

On Tuesday evening, Netanyahu said in a comment that came after Hamas delivered its response to the truce proposal that Israel would continue fighting in Gaza “until victory is achieved.”

On Tuesday evening, the Hamas movement delivered its response to the framework agreement in Paris to Qatar and Egypt, after completing consultations with the movement’s leaders and with the resistance factions.

Anthony Blinken indicated that the US administration is reviewing Hamas' response and it will be discussed with the Israeli government on Wednesday.

Blinken added: “We still believe that an agreement is possible and necessary.”

An official source in Hamas said that the national consultations introduced amendments to the Paris proposal with clear timetables related to a ceasefire, reconstruction, the return of the displaced, providing urgent shelter, removing the wounded, and lifting the siege.

In turn, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that Hamas’ response to the framework agreement makes Qatar optimistic.