Israel has not agreed to any ceasefire or release of prisoners with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, ahead of the expected release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander. A source with knowledge of the situation said the release of Alexander,

Hamas says the last living American hostage in Gaza will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume aid delivery.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there would be no ceasefire in exchange for Hamas's release of a US-Israeli hostage, who a source close to the group said could be