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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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By Dana Karni, CNN Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement Thursday that if a temporary 60-day truce with Hamas is agreed upon, “we will enter into negotiations for a permanent end to the war, that is, a permanent ceasefire.” Netanyahu spoke from Washington, where he has held meetings with US President Donald Trump amid growing efforts to end the 20-month war between Israel and Hamas. The prime minister said Israel is…

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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