Asharq: Hamas has agreed to release 34 hostages in the 1st stage of the ceasefire deal

Hamas has agreed to release 34 hostages in the Israeli list as part of the first stage of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Asharq TV channel reports, citing sources from Hamas.

As noted, the list presented by Israel and approved by Hamas aligns with the criteria agreed upon in the final stage of negotiations. It includes women, children, and the sick held in the Gaza Strip. The report also mentions that Hamas has agreed to release these hostages, but it will take about a week to determine whether they are alive.