Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has denied reports that Hamas has forwarded a list of hostages to be released on Sunday as part of a possible ceasefire.
Reuters reported earlier 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 conditional on Israel reaching an agreement to withdraw from Gaza and enforce a permanent ceasefire.
“Contrary to claims, Hamas has not yet forwarded a list of names of hostages,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.
The statement comes days later Netanyahu was released Thursday from the hospital after his prostate surgery.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem. (OHAD ZWIGENBERG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
His office said Netanyahu, 75, was in good condition and fully conscious after completing his term prostate surgery.
The Israeli leader has undergone several health procedures in the past two years. In March Netanyahu undergo hernia surgery under general anesthesia, and Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin temporarily assumed his role during the trial.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu votes in the Israeli Knesset, just a day after a serious operation. (Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS-IL)
Months before the October 7 attacks, Netanyahu suffered from dehydration and was admitted to a hospital in July 2023. The Israeli leader said he became dehydrated after visiting the Sea of Galilee without water or protection from the sun during a heat wave.
A week after Netanyahu was admitted for dehydration, Netanyahu’s doctors implanted a pacemaker to regulate the situation his heartbeat and rhythm.
Netanyahu’s most recent operation came as a 75-year-old politician continues to testify in a corruption case against him in Israel. He took the stand earlier in December and is expected to continue testifying into the new year.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held meetings on Mount Hermon on Tuesday with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Herzi Halevi, Northern Command Commander Maj. Gen. Uri Gordin, and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. (IDF)
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Netanyahu also currently leads the IDF on multiple fronts the Middle Eastand continue to target Iranian terrorists and their accomplices.
Yonat Friling contributed to this report.
