Israel Responds to Hamas Statements

Information published regarding the halting of military operations in Gaza for several weeks in exchange for the names of hostages by radicals in the Palestinian enclave does not correspond to reality; it is part of Hamas's psychological warfare. This was announced by the Prime Minister's Office in Israel.

"Israel will continue to act towards the return of all hostages home," the statement said. It is worth noting that earlier, Reuters reported, citing a representative of Hamas, that the movement confirmed the names of 34 hostages that they are preparing to release as part of a deal concerning the Gaza Strip.