Hamas says it is commited to ceasefire agreement

In a statement released on Monday, the Palestinian group says it is commited to the ceasefire agreement after initially saying it will delay releasing Israeli captives until Israel's violations end.

The statement says Hamas' delegation met with mediating nations Egypt and Qatar, in which the group focused on "the necessity of adhering to implementing all terms of the agreement, especially with regard to securing housing for our people and urgently bringing in caravans, tents, heavy equipment, medical supplies, fuel, and the continued flow of relief and everything stipulated in the agreement".

"Hamas confirms continuation in implementing the agreement in accordance with what was signed, including the exchange of prisoners according to the specified timetable," the statement adds.