Hamas Approves 34 Hostages for Exchange in Potential Ceasefire Deal, Pending Israel's Withdrawal and Permanent Ceasefire

Jan 5, 2025, 06:02 PM

Hamas has approved a list of 34 hostages presented by Israel for a potential prisoner exchange as part of a ceasefire agreement, according to a senior Hamas official cited by Reuters. The agreement hinges on Israel's approval of a withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire. However, an Israeli source confirmed to Reuters that while Hamas has approved the list, it has not clarified how many of the hostages are alive or who among them is alive.