Hamas has proposed an 'exceptional deal' to release an American-Israeli and four bodies contingent on a ceasefire with Israel. Amid airstrikes killing nine, including journalists, talks to release hostages continue.

Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed nine people in Gaza including local journalists, medics and a watchdog said.

Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals who had died in captivity.