<p>Deputy Hamas chief Saleh Al-Arouri told the pan-Arab <em>Al Jazeera TV</em> on Saturday that no more prisoners would be exchanged with Israel until there was a ceasefire in Gaza.</p><p>Arouri said the hostages still being held captive by Hamas were Israeli soldiers and civilian men who had previously served in the Israeli army.</p><p>He said they would not be freed unless there was a ceasefire and all Palestinian detainees were also released.</p><p>"Let the war take its course. This decision is final. We will not compromise on it," Arouri said. </p>
<p>Deputy Hamas chief Saleh Al-Arouri told the pan-Arab <em>Al Jazeera TV</em> on Saturday that no more prisoners would be exchanged with Israel until there was a ceasefire in Gaza.</p><p>Arouri said the hostages still being held captive by Hamas were Israeli soldiers and civilian men who had previously served in the Israeli army.</p><p>He said they would not be freed unless there was a ceasefire and all Palestinian detainees were also released.</p><p>"Let the war take its course. This decision is final. We will not compromise on it," Arouri said. </p>