Hamas says it will release hostages under ceasefire deal this weekend as planned - US intelligence reports have revealed that Israel could strike Iran as early as the middle of the year

Hamas said Thursday it would release Israeli hostages as planned, apparently resolving a major dispute that threatened the cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. The terrorist group said Egyptian and Qatari mediators have affirmed that they will work to “remove all hurdles,” and that it would implement the cease-fire deal.