Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu rejected Hamas offer to free all civilian hostages, reports claim
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly turned down a Hamas proposal to release all civilians held captive since the October 7, 2023 attack, according to Al Jazeera English. The rejected offer would have freed hostages taken during the assault on southern Israel.
Details of the Hamas proposal and Netanyahu's stated reasons for rejection were not immediately available. The claim adds to ongoing disputes over ceasefire and hostage-release negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
