Hamas releases names of Israeli captives to be released on Saturday

Hamas has released the names of four "female soldiers" set to be released on Saturday in a second round of exchanges for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.

"As part of the prisoners' exchange deal, al-Qassam Brigades decided to release tomorrow four women soldiers," said Abu Obeida, the spokesman for the the group's armed wing, on Telegram.

The Israeli Prime Minister's office confirmed shortly afterwards that it had received a "list of hostages" to be released via mediators without specifying whether they were members of the army.

Those to be released were named as Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Elbag.