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Hamas won’t hand over list of living hostages until ceasefire: official

A senior Hamas official denied reports that the Gaza-based terror group is refusing to provide a complete list of living hostages, according to Qatar News Agency. Al Arabi Al Jadeed news outlet.

The official explained that although Hamas has already provided part of the list, it is facing difficulties communicating with other terrorist organizations responsible for capturing prisoners.

Israel estimates there are 100 people. hostage Of these, 64 are believed to be alive in Gaza.

the official refused Previous coverage of Israel Mohammed Sinwar, de facto leader of Hamas's “military wing” in Gaza and brother of slain leader Yahya Sinwar, is inflexible and provides a complete list of surviving hostages He claimed to be reluctant.


Khalil al-Haya speaks at the funeral of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran.
Khalil al-Haya, acting head of Hamas' political bureau, speaks on August 1, 2024. Anadolu (via Getty Images)

Families and supporters hold placards at a rally in Tel Aviv on December 21, 2024, calling on the Israeli government to negotiate a hostage deal with Hamas.
Family members and supporters hold placards at a rally in Tel Aviv. Call on the Israeli government to negotiate a hostage deal with Hamas. December 21, 2024. Middle East Images/AFP (via Getty Images)

“Hamas is in talks with other groups holding hostages, but the situation in Gaza makes it impossible to contact all groups. Once established, we have confirmed that we will provide a complete list of living hostages,” the official said. Enet.

A senior Hamas official claimed that the “military” wing works in full coordination with the political leadership, and that the two sides are fully coordinated. He added that the “military” wing had authorized Hamas' acting Politburo chairman, Khalil al-Khayya, to lead the negotiating delegation and take any decisions he saw fit.

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