"Hamas Approves List of 34 Hostages Demanding Israel's Release"

Palestinian militant Hamas has approved a list of 34 hostages offered by Israel to be released in the event of a cease-fire deal, Reuters reported, citing Hamas officials.

A Hamas official said the deal would depend on Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and whether it agreed to a permanent ceasefire, Reuters said.Negotiations between the two sides of

have reportedly been struggling as they disagree over the list of hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be exchanged in the first phase of the ceasefire.