Hamas to release 'Israeli'-American soldier, four bodies

Hamas has announced that its leadership received a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations. The movement said it addressed the proposal with a responsible and positive approach, submitting its response early this morning.

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"Yesterday, a delegation from the leadership of Hamas received a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations. The movement addressed the proposal responsibly and positively, and submitted its response early this morning. The response included the movement's agreement to release Israeli soldier Aidan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, along with the bodies of four other individuals with dual nationality.

Hamas affirms its full readiness to begin negotiations and reach a comprehensive agreement on the second-phase issues, urging the occupation to fulfill its full commitments."