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Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages. That could resolve its ceasefire dispute with Israel

By SAMY MAGDY and MELANIE LIDMAN - Feb 13, 2025, 07:53 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 13, 2025, 07:53 PM EST

Hamas says it will release the next group of three Israeli hostages as planned

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Thursday it would go ahead with the release of three more Israeli hostages, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.

The militant group had threatened to delay the next release of captives after accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters, among other alleged violations of the truce. Israel, with the support of U.S. President Donald Trump, has said it will resume fighting if the hostages are not freed, but did not immediately comment on the statement by Hamas.

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The announcement from Hamas could allow the ceasefire to continue for now, even after Israel said Thursday that a rocket had been launched from Gaza. But doubts remain about the long-term durability of the truce.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was meeting Thursday with top military and security officials at the army’s Southern Command headquarters near the Gaza border.

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