Israeli women expected to be released on Sunday, US officials say

If the ceasefire agreement goes into effect as planned, three hostages are expected to be released on Sunday, two US officials told Reuters. CNN .

They would be the first of 33 hostages in Gaza, living and dead, to be released as part of the first phase of the deal. Hamas announced the same on Wednesday (15).

The hostages to be released in the first phase are so-called “humanitarian” cases: women – including soldiers – older men and the injured. Male soldiers or men of fighting age should only be released in a second phase.

This is according to a document shared by senior Hamas official Bassem Naim on Wednesday (15), who said three hostages would be released first.

The ceasefire and hostage agreement is expected to come into force on January 19 and include three phases, each lasting 42 days, according to the document.

This content was originally published in Israeli women to be released on Sunday, according to US officials on the CNN Brasil website.

Source: CNN Brasil

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