Hamas reportedly offers half of living hostages for two-month Gaza truce - report

Hamas doubted whether the US was able to compel Netanyahu to abide by the terms of any agreement, following the release of Edan Alexander last week.

Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. February 20, 2025.

Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. February 20, 2025.

(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

MAY 18, 2025 00:17

Updated: MAY 18, 2025 14:48

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