This concerns the Israeli-American soldier Eden Alexander and four dead hostages who also have dual citizenship, according to a statement from the terrorist-stamped extremist group.
Previously released hostages have, according to Israeli media, seen Alexander alive in the Gaza Strip. According to the testimonies, he is being held in an underground tunnel and has lost a lot of weight.
The release is said to be part of a proposal for the second phase of the ceasefire, which Hamas received from American mediators on Thursday. Hamas says it is positive about resuming the stalled talks on a ceasefire with Israel, reports AFP.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the Palestinian initiative, reports Haaretz. Hamas has not "moved an inch" in the ceasefire negotiations, claims Netanyahu, accusing the movement of manipulation and psychological warfare.
According to the Prime Minister's office, Israel's delegation at the Gaza talks in Qatar will return to Israel tomorrow, after which the security cabinet will gather to discuss the latest developments.
