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Hamas official says ‘serious’ about releasing captives, but only with ceasefire

Published April 25, 2024
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Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the Palestinian group’s political bureau, has reiterated that the group will not accept a truce deal without a permanent ceasefire and a complete halt of Israel’s ongoing assault on the Gaza Strip.

“We are leading serious talks and among our demands is a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza,” al-Hayya told Al Jazeera Arabic in a televised interview.

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