Hamas official says ‘no chance’ hostages will return to Israel after Netanyahu rejects deal
by Guardian staff and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#6J179)
The prime minister said he rejected the terms of a deal which included Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza
The prospect of a deal to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas appeared to recede on Sunday after a Hamas official said Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of their conditions meant there was no chance" of their return.
Netanyahu had earlier dismissed the militant group's conditions to end the war, which he said included leaving Hamas in power and Israel's complete withdrawal from the territory.
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