In a significant development, a senior official from Hamas disclosed a list of 34 hostages that the group is prepared to release, contingent on the establishment of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The disclosed list includes 10 women, 11 elderly men ranging from 50 to 85 years old, as well as young children whom Hamas previously claimed were casualties of an Israeli airstrike. The exact number of hostages still alive remains unclear.
Hamas Proposes Hostage Release as Ceasefire Talks Continue with Israel
Hamas Proposes Hostage Release as Ceasefire Talks Continue with Israel
A senior Hamas official outlines potential terms for the release of hostages as negotiations for a ceasefire proceed.
Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Doha, Qatar, substantial progress seems elusive, with Israeli authorities reportedly denying any acknowledgment of hostage lists from Hamas. The Hamas official further emphasized that the return of Israeli hostages is linked to negotiations concerning Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and the cessation of hostilities. Tensions remain high as violence persists, with recent Israeli airstrikes reportedly resulting in over 100 fatalities in Gaza.
Hamas also released a video of 19-year-old Israeli hostage Liri Albag, pleading for a government deal to secure her release. She was one of the individuals captured during a large-scale Hamas militant operation that occurred on October 7, 2023, leading to significant casualties among Israeli civilians and military personnel. According to reports from Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, the ongoing Israeli military operations have led to a crushing toll of approximately 45,805 deaths among Gazans.
This situation remains fluid as both sides grapple with the challenges posed by ongoing hostilities and humanitarian concerns, amidst a backdrop of international scrutiny regarding military actions and civilian safety in the region.
Hamas also released a video of 19-year-old Israeli hostage Liri Albag, pleading for a government deal to secure her release. She was one of the individuals captured during a large-scale Hamas militant operation that occurred on October 7, 2023, leading to significant casualties among Israeli civilians and military personnel. According to reports from Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, the ongoing Israeli military operations have led to a crushing toll of approximately 45,805 deaths among Gazans.
This situation remains fluid as both sides grapple with the challenges posed by ongoing hostilities and humanitarian concerns, amidst a backdrop of international scrutiny regarding military actions and civilian safety in the region.
