Israel expects list of captives set for Gaza release on Saturday

Israeli officials anticipate receiving the names of three captives on Friday, ahead of their expected release by Hamas on Saturday, according to Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan.

Earlier, Hamas confirmed that it would proceed with releasing Israeli captives after Egypt and Qatar, acting as mediators, pledged to address obstacles hindering the implementation of a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied any agreement with Hamas regarding a prisoner exchange on Saturday.

Kan, citing unnamed government sources, reported that negotiations with Hamas over the agreement’s execution are still ongoing.