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During this 50 day ceasefire period- which would end on April 20 - discussions would be carried out regarding the continuation of the deal.
Adam Boehler, Trump's special envoy for US hostages and missing persons, held direct negotiations with Hamas to secure the release of American hostages, including soldier Edan Alexander.
"Dear @realDonaldTrump, my daughters talk about you all the time—they know you’re the one who brings daddies home to their kids," Lishay said.
In the same interview, Witkoff emphasized that the US and Israel needed a deadline on the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
Hamas appears to be able to secure de facto ceasefires for Ramadan each year and not have to ever do anything in return.
Hamas signals readiness for ceasefire talks as Trump pressures for hostage release.
The Jerusalem Post reported earlier this week Israel would return to fighting in Gaza in about a week and a half, barring a breakthrough in talks.
He also confirmed that a date has been set for a return to fighting, but that he cannot reveal it.
Hamas said that Trump's repeated threats against Palestinians are support for Netanyahu to back out of the Gaza ceasefire and intensify the siege.
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