‘We Don’t Have…’: Hamas Rejects Israel’s Hostage Demand, Cites This ‘Problem’; U.S. Fumes | Gaza

Hamas has reportedly rejected Israel’s demand to release 40 hostages in the first stage of a potential deal, claiming that it’s not in possession of captives eligible to be freed. Hamas said this would mean releasing 40 male Israeli soldiers it had captured on October 7, adding it’s not ready to do that. The United States has said the Gaza militant group’s response to ceasefire talks has been “less than encouraging”. Watch this video to see what Hamas said.