Hamas agrees to release one US-Israeli captive, four bodies

GAZA, March 14 (YPA) – The Hamas Movement said on Friday it agreed to release the Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who holds the American citizenship, in addition to the bodies of four other dual nationals, as part of a proposal presented by mediators to resume negotiations.

In a statement on Friday, Hamas confirmed it received a proposal from mediators on Thursday to resume negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza and a prisoner swap, noting that it dealt with the proposal “responsibly and positively.”

Hamas added that it submitted its response in the early hours of the morning, which included agreeing to “release Israeli soldier Idan Alexander, who holds an American citizenship, as well as the bodies of four other dual nationals.”

The movement reaffirmed its full readiness to begin negotiations and reach a comprehensive agreement on issues related to the second phase, calling for the occupation to be obligated to fully implement its obligations.

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