The Israeli prime minister’s office denies reports that Hamas has forwarded a list of hostages to be released in the event of a deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied reports that Hamas had forwarded a list of hostages to be freed as part of a potential ceasefire deal on Sunday.
Reuters reported earlier on Sunday that Hamas had approved a list of 34 hostages it may be willing to release in exchange for a ceasefire agreement. Hamas officials said the deal was contingent on Israel reaching an agreement to withdraw from Gaza and implement a permanent ceasefire.
“Contrary to what has been claimed, Hamas has not forwarded a list of the names of the hostages to this point,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.
The statement comes a few days later Netanyahu was released from the hospital on Thursday after prostate surgery.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem. (OHAD ZWIGENBERG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
His office said Netanyahu, 75, was in good condition and fully conscious after finishing his prostate surgery.
The Israeli leader has undergone several medical procedures in the past two years. Netanyahu is in March underwent hernia surgery under full anesthesia, with Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin temporarily taking over his role during the process.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu votes in the Israeli Knesset just one day after major surgery. (Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS-IL)
Months before the October 7 attack, Netanyahu suffered dehydration and was admitted to hospital in July 2023. The Israeli leader said he became dehydrated after visiting the Sea of Galilee without water or sun protection during a heat wave.
A week after he was admitted for dehydration, Netanyahu’s doctors implanted a pacemaker for regulation his heartbeat and rhythm.
Netanyahu’s latest surgery came as a 75-year-old politician continues the testimony in the corruption case against him in Israel. He testified earlier in December and is expected to continue testifying in the new year.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held meetings on Mount Hermon with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Herzi Halevi, Northern Command Commander Maj. Gen. Uri Gordin and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar. (IDF)
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Netanyahu is also currently leading the IDF on multiple fronts The Middle Eastcontinuing to target Iranian terrorists and their proxies.
Yonat Friling contributed to this report.
