Gaza: The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) confirmed its readiness for a final agreement to cease the war and exchange prisoners.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Hamas stated in a statement that it had held contacts with the US administration over the past few days, confirming that “prisoner Idan Alexander will be released.”

It added: “The contacts with Washington come as part of efforts to achieve a ceasefire, open the crossings, and allow aid to reach our people in the Gaza Strip,” stressing its readiness to immediately begin intensive negotiations and make serious efforts to reach a final agreement to stop the war.