Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied reports that Hamas had sent a list of hostages to be released as part of 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 deal. Hamas officials said the deal was contingent on Israel withdrawing from Gaza and reaching a permanent ceasefire agreement.
“Contrary to what was claimed, Hamas has not yet forwarded a list of the names of the hostages,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.
The statement comes a few days later. Netanyahu was released. Thursday from the hospital after prostate surgery.
Netanyahu, against doctor’s orders, appeared before the Israeli parliament after surgery
Netanyahu, 75, was in good condition and fully conscious, his office said. Prostate surgery.
The Israeli leader has undergone several health procedures over the past two years. In March, Netanyahu Hernia surgery was done Under full anesthesia, and Deputy Prime Minister Yario Levin temporarily took over the role during the process.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is voting in Israel’s Knesset just one day after a deadly operation. (Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS-IL)
A few months before the October 7 attacks, Netanyahu Water shortage was faced 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 sun protection during a heat wave.
A week after being admitted for dehydration, Netanyahu’s doctors implanted a pacemaker to regulate it His heart rate and rhythm.
Netanyahu’s latest operation comes as a 75-year-old politician He continues to testify In the corruption case against him in Israel. He took the stand in early December and is expected to continue testifying in the new year.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Herzi Halevi, Northern Command Commander Maj. Gen. Uri Gordin, and Shin Bet Chief Ronan Barr on Tuesday at Mount Hermon. (IDF)
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Netanyahu is also currently leading the IDF on several fronts. The Middle EastThe targeting of Iranian terrorists and their proxies continues.
Yount Freling contributed to this report.