Israel received the list of hostages to be released by the radical Islamic group Hamas on Sunday (26), an Israeli source told Reuters. CNN .
The list could mark the third day of releases since a truce in fighting came into force on Friday (24).
Under the agreement, a total of 50 hostages are expected to be released by Monday (27), as Palestinian prisoners are also expected to be released in groups by Israel.
A total of 24 hostages — 13 Israeli civilians and 11 foreigners — were released on Friday. In exchange, the Israeli government released 39 Palestinian prisoners, according to the Israel Prison Service.
This Saturday (25), another 17 hostages were released by Hamas, 13 Israelis and 4 Thai citizens. Israel released another 39 Palestinians detained in the country.
Impasses
The release of the hostages comes after the impasse between Hamas and Israel over the provision of humanitarian aid to northern Gaza was resolved through the mediation of Qatar and Egypt.
Hamas had postponed the handover of the second group of hostages this morning after accusing Israel of preventing humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip.
See also: After Hamas releases hostages, Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners
Source: CNN Brasil
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