Occupied Jerusalem: A spokesman for Hamas’ military wing Al-Qassam Brigades has said that the group has released two American hostages on humanitarian grounds.
According to Al Jazeera’s report, Abu Obaidah said in a statement that “in response to Qatari efforts, Al-Qassam Brigades released a mother and her daughter on humanitarian grounds.”
He added that the move was intended to “prove to the American people and the world that the claims of Joe Biden and his fascist administration are false and baseless.”
On the other hand, Israeli authorities have confirmed that two American hostages will be released by Hamas. According to an Israeli official, the release was a unilateral move by Hamas and was not made as part of an agreement.
Summary of major news from the Hamas-Israel duo
- Nearly 80 percent of Israelis blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to stop the October 7 attack by Hamas, according to a new poll.
- The Turkish president has called on Israel to end “genocidal” attacks on Gaza and urged the international community to push for a ceasefire.
- Israel’s defense minister said the war would be divided into three phases and “end after Israel ends its responsibility for Gaza.”
- The Israeli military says the majority of the roughly 200 hostages taken by Hamas are still alive.
- Demonstrations in favor of Palestine took place around the world and demonstrators condemned Israel’s attacks on Gaza.
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