World News | Hamas Says It Will Free 6 Living Israeli Hostages on Saturday
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday.
Cairo, Feb 18 (AP) A top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday.
The six are the last living hostages set to be freed under the first phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Three hostages had been expected to be freed on Saturday.
The warring sides have yet to negotiate the second and more difficult phase, in which Hamas would release dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal.
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya announced the decision in prerecorded remarks on Tuesday.
The releases have come in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. (AP)
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