Hamas said it is prepared to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the bodies of four dual nationals held hostage in Gaza.

Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an ''exceptional deal'' aimed at getting the truce back on track.

Israeli dual national taken hostage in Gaza along with the bodies of several other dead hostages was waging "psychological warfare" on the families of the abductees. Four dead hostages, who are said to be dual nationals,