Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Hamas willing to swap hostages to prolong truce - Official An official of Hamas and former Health Minister of Gaza, Bassem Naim, has said that the movement is willing to release all Israeli soldiers held captive in exchange for the release of all Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Naim described the ongoing negotiations to extend a cessation of hostilities that was due to expire following a six-day pause in fighting. Addressing the press during a visit to South Africa, Naim stated that Hamas was engaged in challenging negotiations to prolong...