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Israel says has not agreed Gaza ceasefire over U.S. hostage release
- Hamas announced plans to free Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old US-Israeli captive held in Gaza, following negotiations mediated by multiple parties in May 2025.
- The release followed four-way negotiations involving Hamas, the US, Egypt, and Qatar amid ongoing conflict and military operations in Gaza.
- Israel rejected any ceasefire or prisoner exchange in return for the release but agreed to a safe corridor for Alexander’s transfer to the Red Cross.
- Since the war began in October 2023, 251 hostages were seized by Hamas with 59 still held, while over 52,000 Palestinians have died amid resumed Israeli strikes.
- Alexander’s release is seen as a goodwill step welcomed by international mediators but has not led to a ceasefire or broader deal, with fighting expected to intensify.
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Japan TodayNetanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel halts war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza, even if a deal is reached to release more hostages.
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Netanyahu says there is ‘no way’ Israel halts the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated
By MELANIE LIDMAN and ELENA BECATOROS, Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza, even if a deal is reached to release more hostages. His comments are likely to complicate talks on a new ceasefire that had seemed to gain momentum after Hamas released the last living American hostage on Monday in a gesture to U.S. President Donald Trump, who is visiti…
Netanyahu delinks safe passage of American hostage from Gaza truce, says not agreed to ceasefire with Hamas
Hamas is set to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza on Monday. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said there would be no ceasefire with Hamas. Read on for more details.
CNN: Eden’s Release To Lead To ‘Immediate Peace Talks;’ Israel: “Negotiations To Take Place Under Fire”
Ceasefire negotiations aimed at ending the war in Gaza will take place immediately after the release of US-Israeli hostage Eden Alexander, CNN reported on Monday. “We’re going to go into immediate peace deal negotiations,” a source knowledgeable about the talks between the US and Hamas said. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing Arab sources, that indirect talks between Hamas and Israel are being held regarding the release of additi…
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