Israel’s prime minister’s office denies reports that Hamas has handed over a list of hostages to be released in the event of a deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has denied reports that Hamas has handed over a list of hostages to be released in a possible ceasefire deal on Sunday.

Reuters reported earlier on Sunday that Hamas had approved a list of 34 hostages it may be willing to release in exchange for a ceasefire. Hamas officials said the deal was contingent on Israel reaching an agreement to withdraw from Gaza and enacting a permanent ceasefire.

“Contrary to what was said, Hamas has not handed over the list of names of the hostages so far,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.

This statement comes days after Netanyahu was released from the hospital on Thursday after his prostate surgery.

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His office said Netanyahu, 75, is in good condition and awake after his name was finalized prostate surgery.

The Israeli leader has undergone several health procedures over the past two years. In March, Netanyahu he underwent hernia surgery under full surveillance, and Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin took over his role temporarily during the process.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu votes in Israel’s Knesset just a day after major surgery. (Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS-IL)

In the months before the October 7 attack, Netanyahu he became dehydrated and was hospitalized in July 2023. The Israeli leader said he became dehydrated after visiting the Sea of ​​Galilee without water or sun protection during the heat wave.

A week after being admitted for dehydration, Netanyahu’s doctors inserted a pacemaker to keep it under control. his heartbeat and rhythm.

Netanyahu’s latest work came as a 75-year-old politician continuing to testify in his case of corruption in Israel. He assumed this position at the beginning of December and is expected to continue testifying in the new year.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday held meetings in Mount Hermon with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Lt. (IDF)

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Netanyahu is also currently leading the IDF in many areas across the country in the Middle Eastcontinuing to target Iranian terrorists and their proxies.

Yonat Friling contributed to this report.