Hamas says it will release American Israeli Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other hostages only if Israel implements their cease-fire agreement.

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 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.