After promises from Egyptian and Qatari mediators, Hamas confirmed it would continue to release hostages as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel. Hamas even expressed its commitment to a ceasefire deal with Israel, raising hopes that the conflict may not begin again.
After talks in Cairo, Hamas stated that the mediators from Egypt and Qatar had
Otto said earlier that the trio would not be released either. He further added that in case any Israeli hostages are not released by the beginning of the day, the ceasefire deal would cease to exist. If the three living hostages are not returned by Saturday, he warned, the ceasefire deal will fall apart. Netanyahu further threatened that if Hamas failed to return the hostages, fighting would become intense until final defeat.
Hamas confirmed its talks on running humanitarian aid, such as tents, construction materials, medical supplies, and fuel. There were good talks with the mediation team, which agreed to work on removing obstacles to that economic aid.