Hamas Says It Will Free A US-Israeli Hostage To Keep Ceasefire Talks Rolling

5 weeks ago Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals who had died in captivity. The Palestinian militant group’s offer on Friday appears aimed at keeping up momentum on negotiations over the future of the Gaza ceasefire and the release of all Israeli hostages. Talks are continuing in Qatar, but there are no signs of a breakthrough. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office cast doubt on Hamas’ latest offer, accusing it of trying to manipulate the ceasefire negotiations. Israel has cut off all food, medicine and electricity for Gaza as a pressure tactic against Hamas.