Hamas said on Friday it had agreed to free an American-Israeli dual national if Israel begins a phase of ceasefire talks towards a permanent end to the war, but Israel dismissed the offer as "psychological warfare".

Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting

Israel halts Gaza aid after Hamas rejects a 50-day hostage deal extension. Airstrikes in Beit Lahiya kill nine, including three journalists. Hamas calls it a blatant ceasefire violation Efforts to extend a fragile ceasefire and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas suffered a major setback this weekend,