The Israeli PM office refutes reports that Hamas had submitted a list of hostages to be released in exchange for a deal.

Reports that Hamas has given Israel a list of hostages to be freed in a possible cease-fire deal on Sunday have been denied by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Earlier on Sunday, Reuters reported that Hamas had approved a list of 34 hostages it might release in exchange for a cease-fire agreement. Hamas officials stated that the deal was dependent on Israel agreeing to withdraw from Gaza and establish a permanent cease-fire.

According to Netanyahu's office, contrary to previous claims, Hamas has not yet submitted a list of hostage names until now.

Netanyahu was released from hospital after his prostate surgery several days ago.

Netanyahu, 75, is in good condition and fully conscious after his prostate surgery, his office stated.

Over the past two years, the Israeli leader has undergone several health procedures, including hernia surgery in March under full anesthesia, with Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin temporarily assuming his role during the process.

In July 2023, months before the Oct. 7 attacks, Netanyahu was admitted to a hospital due to dehydration. He stated that he suffered from dehydration after visiting the Sea of Galilee without water or sun protection during a heatwave.

After being admitted for dehydration, Netanyahu's doctors implanted a pacemaker to regulate his heart rate and rhythm a week later.

In December, Netanyahu began his most recent operation while continuing to testify in a corruption case against him in Israel. He is expected to continue testifying in the new year.

Currently, Netanyahu is heading the IDF on several fronts in the Middle East, focusing on eliminating Iranian terrorists and their allies.

Yonat Friling contributed to this report.