Israel PM’s office denies reports that Hamas has sent a list of hostages to be released if a deal is reached

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied reports that Hamas had sent a list of hostages to be released as part of a potential ceasefire deal on Sunday.

Reuters reported earlier on Sunday that Hamas had approved a list of 34 hostages it would be willing to release in exchange for a ceasefire deal. Hamas officials said the deal was contingent on Israel withdrawing from Gaza and agreeing to a permanent ceasefire.

“Contrary to claims, Hamas has not yet provided a list of the names of the hostages,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.

The statement comes a few days later Netanyahu was released he was released from the hospital Thursday after prostate surgery.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this at a press conference in Jerusalem. (OHAD ZWIGENBERG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

His office said Netanyahu, 75, was in good condition and passed out after the meeting. prostate surgery.

The Israeli leader has undergone several health procedures in the past two years. Netanyahu in March a hernia operation was performed Under full anesthesia and temporarily during the process, Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin took over his duties.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu votes in Israel’s Knesset just one day after a serious operation. (Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS-IL)

Netanyahu months before the October 7 attacks he was suffering from thirst and was hospitalized in July 2023. The Israeli leader said he became dehydrated after visiting the Sea of ​​Galilee without water or sun protection during a heat wave.

Netanyahu’s doctors implanted a pacemaker to regulate his heart a week after he suffered dehydration. his heart rate and rhythm.

Netanyahu’s latest operation was a 75-year-old politician continues to testify in the corruption case against him in Israel. He took the stand in early December and is expected to continue testifying in the new year.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu held meetings with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of General Staff Lt. Col. Herzi Halevi, Northern Command Commander Major General Uri Gordin and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar on Tuesday in Mount Hermon. (IDF)

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Netanyahu is also currently leading the IDF on various fronts Middle Eastcontinues to target Iranian terrorists and their proxies.

Yonat Friling contributed to this report.