Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages
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Thursday Hamas noted that a ceasefire agreement has been reached in Gaza and continues to release Israeli hostages, as it is set.
The statement appeared on the threat issued by the Palestinian armed group of this week to stop the freedom of hostages “until further notice.” Israel in response threatened to resume war If the next group of hostages has not been released as scheduled for Saturday.
Hamas justified the threatening suspension, accusing Israel not fulfilling the ceasefire agreement, including non-compliance with humanitarian aid, particularly Gaza.
On Thursday, Hamas said that after negotiations with the mediators, it received assurances that they would remove the “barriers to the transaction.”
“Accordingly, Hamas confirms its ongoing position according to the implementation of the agreement, including the exchange of timings,” the group said.
Hamas in front of tens of Palestinian prisoners on Saturdays is due to three Israeli hostages in front of tens of Palestinian prisoners on Saturday.
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