Hamas has said it is ready to release more Israeli prisoners under the ongoing agreement in Gaza.
"We will continue the prisoner release process in accordance with the terms of the agreement until our specific goals are reached," a spokesman for the organization said in a statement on Tuesday. However, he did not provide details on how many prisoners might be released in the next phase.
Terms and conditions of the agreement
A partial deal between Hamas and Israel recently brokered by Qatar and Egypt has seen the release of some Israeli citizens, but Israeli authorities have said they are pressing for the release of many more.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, "We are taking all diplomatic and military measures to safely return our citizens."
The ongoing conflict in Gaza and international reactions
Israeli military operations and airstrikes in Gaza continue, causing many casualties. Meanwhile, the United Nations and various international organizations have expressed fears of a humanitarian catastrophe and called on both sides to engage in dialogue.
The future of the prisoner release talks between Hamas and Israel is still unclear, but experts say that if the deal is successful, it could pave the way for a broader agreement.
