What did Hamas decide regarding the Gaza ceasefire?

Hamas will not agree to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal as requested by Israel.

Under what conditions will Hamas release the remaining hostages?

Hamas stated that it would only release the remaining Israeli hostages under the terms of the already agreed-upon phased deal.

Who provided the statement regarding Hamas's position?

The statement was made by Mahmoud Mardawi, a senior Hamas official, during an interview with Al Jazeera.

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Hamas rejects extending first phase of Gaza ceasefire, ties hostage release to phased deal

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Posted on March 2, 2025

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Last updated: January 25, 2026

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Hamas rejects extending first phase of Gaza ceasefire, ties hostage release to phased deal

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Hamas Declines Israel's Request to Extend Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

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