Tensions rise as Hamas releases US hostages, Israel denies receiving them

Hamas claims that it offered to release two Israelis captured during its raid on southern Israel, but Israel refused to accept them. Israel dismissed the claim as propaganda. Hamas captured around 210 people during the assault and is holding them in unknown locations in Gaza. Qatar, which helped mediate the release of two American hostages, had no immediate comment. Hamas stated that it is still ready to release the two Israelis using the same procedures involved in the release of the Americans.