Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks
In a key development, Hamas confirmed on Wednesday its willingness to release 10 hostages amidst intense negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire. The Palestinian group attributed the "tough" nature of the truce talks to Israel's "intransigence."
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 10:17 | 09 July 2025
Hamas said on Wednesday it has agreed to release 10 hostages under ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, saying ongoing talks for a truce were "tough" due to Israel's "intransigence."
The Palestinian group said the ongoing ceasefire talks have several sticking points, including the flow of aid, withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, and "genuine guarantees' for a permanent ceasefire."
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