Hamas says talks with Israel contingent on release of prisoners as agreed
Hamas says talks with Israel contingent on release of prisoners as agreed

Talks with Israel through mediators on further steps in a ceasefire agreement are conditional on Palestinian prisoners being released as agreed, Hamas official Basem Naim said on Sunday, reports Reuters. Israel said on Sunday it was delaying the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners it...

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners

A total of 200 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails have been freed under the terms of a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Seventy of them will be deported to countries in the region, Al Jazeera and BBC reported. However, the Israeli government accuses Hamas of breaching...

Israel delays approval of Gaza ceasefire, but US confirms deal on track
Israel delays approval of Gaza ceasefire, but US confirms deal on track

Israel has postponed approving a ceasefire deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas, which includes the release of hostages, but the United States remains confident the agreement will proceed as planned. Despite the delay, the US expects the ceasefire to take effect by Sunday, citing no...