USA: Hamas refuses to release vulnerable hostages and women - Breaking news. Senior Biden administration officials have accused Hamas of obstructing a 6-week ceasefire agreement with Israel.

"The liberation of sick people, elderly people and women: this is the obstacle that stands in the way at the moment", added another official. The Times of Israel reports it. "Today there could be a six- weeks ceasefire if Hamas agrees to releaseulnerable hostages, including women, the elderly, the sick and the wounded," an official close to the matter said.