Israel continues negotiations with Hamas, demanding the release of 11 hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the decision after a Saturday meeting with government and military representatives.

Israel continues negotiations with Hamas, demanding the release of 11 hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the decision after a Saturday meeting with government and military representatives.

Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who died in captivity in Gaza. The Palestinian militant group's offer appears aimed at keeping up momentum on negotiations over the future of the Gaza ceasefire and the release of all Israeli hostages,

Hamas agrees to release American-Israeli hostage Will also return four bodies Hamas accord came after it received proposal for more talks Israeli cabinet will convene on Saturday to discuss next steps Israel calls Hamas statement "psychological warfare" CAIRO/DUBAI,

Israel continues negotiations with Hamas, demanding the release of 11 hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the decision after a Saturday meeting with government and military representatives.

Hamas said Friday it agreed to release U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other Americans, following a proposal from mediators to resume

Hamas said on Friday it had agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last living American hostage held in Gaza, after receiving a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations on the second phase of a ceasefire deal.