Hamas is requesting a ceasefire in exchange for the release of more hostages being held in Gaza. In a letter to President Donald Trump, which will be delivered this week, Hamas says it will immediately release half of the hostages if a 60-day ceasefire deal is reached.
Trump has constantly demanded the release of all hostages, and just as recently as last week, during his visit to England, he reiterated the call. “I want it to end, but I want the hostages back. I don’t want the hostages used as human shields, which is what Hamas is threatening to do,” he said when asked why he hasn’t attempted to persuade Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop military action in Gaza.
While 251 people were taken by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attack, less than 50 are believed to be alive.
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