Hamas has named four hostages to be released under the Gaza ceasefire deal: soldiers Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag. They are set to be freed in exchange for 180 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. This exchange will be the second such swap since the ceasefire began on Sunday. The first swap involved the release of three hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners.
The ceasefire, which followed Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has led to significant casualties on both sides. Hamas also holds several hostages, including Arbel Yehud, a female Israeli civilian, though her name was not included in the latest release list. Reports suggest that she is being held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), a different group from Hamas.
