Israel to release 90 prisoners - Hamas awaits list
Photo: Hamas expects a list of 90 Palestinian hostages from Israel (Getty Images)
Israel is set to release 90 Palestinian prisoners today, January 19, as part of the agreement. Hamas awaits the list, according to Sky News and The Times of Israel.
As part of the agreement with Hamas, Israel is set to release 90 Palestinian prisoners today, January 19. In exchange, the terrorists are expected to free three Israeli hostages.
Hamas states that it is awaiting the list of 90 Palestinians from Israel. The group's statement mentions that the prisoners include women and children.
According to Hamas, the agreement stipulates "the release of 30 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for one civilian detainee."
Israel-Hamas agreement
On January 15, Israel and Hamas, with the involvement of mediators, reached a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and a deal for the release of hostages. The mediators included the USA, Qatar, and Egypt.
The Israeli government, despite minor delays blamed on Hamas, approved the agreement. In protest, three far-right Israeli ministers resigned.
Under the agreement, the first hostages are expected to be released today, January 19. Hamas, after a delay of nearly three hours, provided Israel with the list of the first hostages it intends to free. Three women are expected to be released first.
After receiving the list of hostages, Israel declared a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
