Hamas rejects extending first phase of Gaza ceasefire, ties hostage release to phased deal
Hamas rejects extending first phase of Gaza ceasefire, ties hostage release to phased deal
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on March 2, 2025
CAIRO (Reuters) - Hamas will not agree to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal as requested by Israel, a senior Hamas official said Sunday.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Mahmoud Mardawi said Hamas would only release the remaining Israeli hostages under the terms of the already agreed-upon phased deal.