The head of the Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, confirmed on Wednesday that his movement and the Palestinian factions “will deal seriously and positively” with any agreement based on stopping the war, complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and exchanging prisoners.

Haniyeh said in a statement: “The movement and the resistance factions will deal seriously and positively with any agreement based on a comprehensive cessation of aggression, complete withdrawal, and exchange of prisoners.”

He added: "Hamas is conducting the negotiations armed with this position, which represents the will of our people and their valiant resistance."

After US President Joe Biden spoke on Friday about a three-stage Israeli proposal that includes a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of detainees, and the reconstruction of the Strip, the next day, Qatar, Egypt, and the United States called on both Hamas and Israel to conclude an agreement that embodies the principles announced by Biden.

Israel did not announce a final position on what Biden announced, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described what the American president presented as “inaccurate,” and said, in press statements on Monday, that he did not agree to end the war in the second phase of the proposal, but only “discussed.” This step is according to Tel Aviv's conditions.

The Palestinian factions accuse the United States and Israel of not wanting to end the war, and of seeking to buy time through negotiations, hoping that Netanyahu will achieve his goals through fighting.