Hamas rejects extending first phase of Gaza ceasefire, ties hostage release to phased deal

Hamas rejects extending first phase of Gaza ceasefire, ties hostage release to phased deal

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Mahmoud Mardawi -- a senior Hamas official -- said Hamas would only release the remaining Israeli hostages under the terms of the already agreed-upon phased deal.

Hamas will not agree to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal as requested by Israel, a senior Hamas official said Sunday.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Mahmoud Mardawi said Hamas would only release the remaining Israeli hostages under the terms of the already agreed-upon phased deal.

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