Hamas: We are working with mediators to close the civilians’ file

GAZA(The Palestine Information Centre)Hamas Movement said on Friday it was working with “all mediators to implement the group’s decision to close the civilians’ file if appropriate security conditions are available.”

Hamas declared that, following approaches by Qatar and Egypt, Al-Qassam Brigades released two American citizens for humanitarian reasons.

Earlier on Friday, a spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, announced the release of two American citizens.

The spokesman said in a statement on his Telegram account that the release of the two women, a mother and her daughter, was for humanitarian reasons and in response to Qatari mediation efforts.