Hamas says it released American captive and her daughter

Hamas said on Friday it had released an American captive and her daughter following mediation with Qatar.

In a statement, Hamas' Qassam Brigades said that they had released the two for "humanitarian" purposes.

"In response to Qatari efforts, Qassam Brigades released two American citizens - a mother and her daughter - for humanitarian reasons, and to prove to the American people and the world that the claims made by Biden and his fascist administration are false and baseless," said Abu Ubadia, the spokesperson for the group's paramilitary wing.

Israeli media also confirmed the release. Middle East Eye contacted the US State Department for comment, but has so far received no response.

CNN reported the captives had been handed to the Red Cross and were "on their way out".