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Hamas releases names of four hostages it plans to free tomorrow

Hamas releases names of four hostages it plans to free tomorrow Photo: Hamas published the names of four hostages it plans to release on January 25 (Getty Images)

The terrorist group Hamas announces the names of four Israeli hostages, planning to release them tomorrow, January 25, The Times of Israel reports.

The media outlet notes that the hostages have been held captive for 477 days.

Israeli officials have asked the media not to publish the names until the families of the hostages are notified.

Meanwhile, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms that Israel has received a list of hostages from mediators, which Hamas plans to release tomorrow.

Ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas

Recently, the Israeli government and the leadership of the Palestinian group Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement and a hostage exchange deal.

The agreement came into effect on January 19, when Hamas released the first three Israeli hostages, and Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners.

Read more about why the parties signed the agreement, how long the truce might last, and what new threats have emerged in the RBC-Ukraine material.