Hamas Agrees to Release Gaza Hostages, but Sets Conditions

Hamas said Friday it was ready to release the remaining hostages in Gaza as long as certain conditions of a broader peace agreement were met, offering no clear position on other elements of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.

Late Friday, the U.S.-designated terrorist group submitted its official response to mediators, thanking Trump for his efforts to end the war but asking for several clarifications including a timeline for Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza, clarification over defensive and offensive weapons as well as guarantees over ending the war...