Hamas has stipulated that the release of an Israeli prisoner with U.S. citizenship and the delivery of the bodies of four other hostages is contingent upon the opening of the Rafah Crossing, the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip and an extension of the ceasefire for approximately two months.
The conditions were confirmed by a senior official from the Hamas on Saturday.
The official added that Hamas also required a direct transition to the negotiations of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which entails a permanent cessation of hostilities.
The Hamas's conditions have been conveyed to the Israeli side and are awaiting a response.
On Friday, Hamas announced that a negotiating delegation had headed for Cairo to meet with Egyptian officials and follow up according to developments in the negotiations and the ceasefire agreement.
A three-phase Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, took effect on Jan 19. However, negotiations for the second phase remain stalled after the initial 42-day phase expired on March 1.
Since March 2, following the expiration of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, Israel has blocked aid and food shipments from entering Gaza.

Hamas specifies conditions for releasing US hostage, delivering hostage bodies

Hamas specifies conditions for releasing US hostage, delivering hostage bodies

Hamas specifies conditions for releasing US hostage, delivering hostage bodies

Hamas specifies conditions for releasing US hostage, delivering hostage bodies