"US Urges Hamas to Release Hostages for Extended Ceasefire Amid Gaza Conflict"
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The White House has called on Hamas to release women, elderly, and wounded hostages in exchange for a temporary ceasefire with Israel, which could lead to a more lasting one. Israel has agreed to the six-week ceasefire in return for the release of some hostages, but Hamas insists on a permanent ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. The proposal also includes the release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel at a 10-to-one ratio to the number of Hamas hostages held.
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