Hamas offers handover of all hostages to Israel if next phase of ceasefire agreed
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Hamas has expressed readiness to release all remaining hostages in a single exchange, contingent on a continued ceasefire with Israel. As negotiations progress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Ron Dermer to lead discussions, breaking from his traditional approach. This marks a shift towards potentially concluding the lengthy conflict. The current first phase of the ceasefire will end soon, and while 58 hostages remain, there are concerns over the status of some. Hamas's proposal for a quicker resolution represents a significant pivot in negotiations.
A senior Hamas official stated, 'We have informed the mediators that Hamas is ready to release all hostages in one batch during the second phase of the agreement...'}},{
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