Hamas waives demand for IDF withdrawal, open to hostages-for-prisoners deal – report

By MAARIV ONLINE

JANUARY 2, 2024 10:25  

Hamas negotiators have waived the condition of a final ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from Gaza in the ongoing talks with Israel for a second hostage release, according to a report by the Arab World News Agency (AWP), citing sources in Hamas.

The terrorist group is now open to the release of 40 hostages in exchange for 120 prisoners held by Israel, the report said, adding that Hamas had demanded a one-day ceasefire in exchange for each hostage released, but Israel refused.

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