Hamas likely to agree to release more hostages in phase one of deal, Israeli officials tell 'Post'

'We have to get an extension of phase one,' Witkoff said. 'I'll be going to the region this week, probably Wednesday, to negotiate that.'

United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff at Hostage square in Tel Aviv, January 30, 2025.

United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff at Hostage square in Tel Aviv, January 30, 2025.

(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 16:20

Updated: FEBRUARY 23, 2025 22:28

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