The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said that it exchanged some ideas with mediators with the aim of stopping the aggression against the Palestinian people. Channel 12 Israel quoted officials in Tel Aviv as saying that for the first time, Hamas' response allows progress, and there is a basis for launching negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Mossad received Hamas's response from mediators regarding the hostage deal. "We will study Hamas' response and respond to the mediators," he added. Source: Maan News Agency