Hamas official says ‘no chance’ hostages will return to Israel after Netanyahu rejects deal

The prime minister said he rejected the terms of a deal which included Israel’s complete withdrawal from Gaza

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The prospect of a deal to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas appeared to recede on Sunday after a Hamas official said Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of their conditions meant there was “no chance” of their return.

Netanyahu had earlier dismissed the militant group’s conditions to end the war, which he said included leaving Hamas in power and Israel’s complete withdrawal from the territory.