Hamas announced on Friday that it agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last American hostage held in Gaza. The release follows a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations for the second phase of a ceasefire deal.
Hamas announced on Friday that it would release an American-Israeli dual national, the last known American hostage in Gaza, following a proposal to resume negotiations on the second phase of a ceasefire deal.
Hamas also confirmed the release of the bodies of four other hostages.
Discussions focused on securing the release of Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old from New Jersey who served in the Israeli military. The U.S., Qatar, and Egypt are working to restart talks for the release of remaining hostages and allow aid into Gaza.
Fighting in Gaza has halted since January 19 under the first phase of the ceasefire. The second phase involves talks on the withdrawal of Israeli troops, but Israel insists hostages be released first.
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The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts to empty the area of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas troops.
The Israeli army has begun a large-scale ground offensive in Gaza City as part of “Operation Gideon’s Chariot 2,” the military said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are", as the heads of Arab and Islamic states held a summit to back Qatar after Israel's attack last week in the Gulf state.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel will not carry out further strikes in Qatar following last week’s attacks on Doha, which targeted senior Hamas officials.
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