Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented

Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an "exceptional deal" aimed at getting the truce back on track. Israeli strikes meanwhile killed nine people in the Gaza Strip, including a local reporter, according to medics.

Mar 15, 2025 - 16:00
Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented
Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an "exceptional deal" aimed at getting the truce back on track. Israeli strikes meanwhile killed nine people in the Gaza Strip, including a local reporter, according to medics.