Hamas Commits to Hostage Release Amid Continued Violations and Tensions with Israel

Hamas announced it will release three Israeli hostages as per the ceasefire agreement with Israel, following discussions with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. This announcement alleviated prior concerns of a delay after Hamas accused Israel of multiple breaches of the truce. In its statement, Hamas emphasized its commitment to implementing the agreement, while calling for essential humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump warned of severe consequences if the hostages are not released. While negotiations for future phases of the deal continue, tensions remain high as both sides accuse each other of violations.