Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks, says negotiations are tough
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 09 – Hamas agreed to free 10 hostages amid ongoing talks hindered by disputes over Israeli troop withdrawal and humanitarian aid, with over 57,000 Palestinian deaths reported since October 2023.
- Hamas announced it will release 10 Israeli hostages amid ceasefire negotiations, stating this reflects their 'commitment to the success' of the talks.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the situation and potential ceasefire terms.
- Discussions include unresolved issues like troop withdrawals and the flow of humanitarian aid, which have made negotiations challenging, according to Hamas.
- A U.S. special envoy expressed optimism about finalizing a deal by the end of the week.
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