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Hamas rejects extending first phase of Gaza ceasefire, ties hostage release to phased deal

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Posted on March 2, 2025

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· Last updated: January 25, 2026

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CAIRO (Reuters) - Hamas will not agree to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal as requested by Israel, a senior Hamas official said Sunday. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Mahmoud Mardawi said

Hamas Declines Israel's Request to Extend Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

CAIRO (Reuters) - Hamas will not agree to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal as requested by Israel, a senior Hamas official said Sunday.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Mahmoud Mardawi said Hamas would only release the remaining Israeli hostages under the terms of the already agreed-upon phased deal.

(Reporting by Ahmed Tolba and Hatem Maher)

Key Takeaways

Hamas refuses to extend the Gaza ceasefire as requested by Israel.
Hostage release is tied to a phased deal already agreed upon.
Negotiations continue amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi confirmed the decision.
The situation remains critical with international attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Hamas decide regarding the Gaza ceasefire?

Hamas will not agree to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal as requested by Israel.

Under what conditions will Hamas release the remaining hostages?

Hamas stated that it would only release the remaining Israeli hostages under the terms of the already agreed-upon phased deal.

Who provided the statement regarding Hamas's position?

The statement was made by Mahmoud Mardawi, a senior Hamas official, during an interview with Al Jazeera.

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