Hamas: Israeli-American Edan Alexander to be released in exchange for open crossings and aid access

GAZA, May 12 (YPA) -Khalil Al-Hayya, head of the negotiating delegation and head of the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip, said that “within the framework of the efforts exerted by our brother mediators to achieve a ceasefire, Hamas has conducted communications with the US administration over the past few days.”

“The movement has shown a high level of positivity, and the “Israeli” soldier with dual American citizenship, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of the steps taken towards a ceasefire, open crossings, and allow aid and relief to reach our people in the Gaza Strip,” Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya said in a statement.

He affirmed Hamas readiness to immediately begin intensive negotiations and make serious efforts to reach a final agreement to end the war, exchange prisoners as mutually agreed upon, and manage the Gaza Strip by an independent, professional body, ensuring sustained calm and stability for many years, alongside reconstruction and ending the siege.

Al-Hayya appreciated the diligent efforts exerted by our brother mediators in the sister countries of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt, as well as our brothers in Turkey throughout the past phase.

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