Prisoner Exchange Proposal: Hamas Offers Israeli Hostages for Palestinian Prisoners

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar stated that the group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of all Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces dismissed the statement as "psychological terror" and emphasized their commitment to retrieving the hostages. Concerns have been raised about the safety of the hostages amid an escalation in warfare and the expansion of the ground operation. An Israeli official stated that Hamas is unlikely to agree to a deal unless they feel pressured, and it is doubtful that Israel would agree to release all Hamas terrorists.