Update: Qatari delegation arrives in Israel to ensure prisoner exchange goes smoothly

A Qatari delegation arrived in Israel early on Saturday, according to Haaretz.

A diplomat said the delegation was part of a team visiting to ensure the set captive-prisoner release deal went ahead smoothly and as planned.

"The team arrived for a visit designed to coordinate between the parties in the field and their counterparts in Doha to ensure that the deal continues to progress smoothly and to discuss more details about the ongoing deal," the diplomat said. 

Both Egypt and Israel have received a list from Hamas on the 14 captives held in Gaza which are set to be released today, according to security sources. 

Meanwhile, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Association, 42 Palestinian prisoners will be released today.