Ceasefire deal is only way to release captives, Hamas says

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump must remember that the only way to bring home Israeli captives is to respect the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. 

"Trump must remember that there is an agreement that must be respected by both parties, and this is the only way to bring back the prisoners. The language of threats has no value and only complicates matters," he said.

Trump has warned Palestinians that "hell will break loose" if Israeli captives are not released on Saturday. Hamas has postponed the release of captives, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire's terms.