Hamas Offers to Release American-Israeli Hostage and Four Bodies in Exchange for Ceasefire Progress
Israel casts doubt on the sincerity of Hamas' offer as negotiations over the Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases remain fraught.
- Hamas announced plans to release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli hostage, along with the bodies of four deceased dual-national captives, as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
- The Israeli government has expressed skepticism about Hamas' intentions, accusing the group of psychological manipulation and stalling progress in talks mediated in Qatar.
- The fragile ceasefire, in place for two weeks, has temporarily paused the Israel-Hamas war, but tensions remain high as both sides push for terms favorable to their objectives.
- The United States, under the Trump administration, has engaged in direct talks with Hamas, diverging from its longstanding policy, to secure the release of hostages, a move that has strained U.S.-Israel relations.
- Hamas holds 24 living hostages and the remains of 35 others, with ongoing negotiations focused on extending the truce and addressing broader issues, including Gaza's future and humanitarian conditions.




























