Military
Hamas Ready to Release 100 Hostages Under Condition
Israel and Hamas are close to the release of dozens of hostages. This was reported by David Ignatius, a columnist for The Washington Post. It is mentioned that, according to Israeli government sources, an announcement about the agreement could be made within a few days.
According to preliminary arrangements, Israeli women and children will be released in groups simultaneously with Palestinian women and youths held in Israeli prisons.
Earlier, Khalil al-Hayya, a member of Hamas' political bureau, stated that the group is ready to release 100 hostages on the condition of a ceasefire in Gaza.