Hamas has announced the planned release of six Israeli captives in Gaza on Saturday, naming them as Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem-Tov, Omer Wenkert, Tal Shoham, Avera Mengistu, and Hisham al-Sayed. The announcement comes amid ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel, facilitated by international mediators.

Israel to release 602 Palestinian prisoners, including 50 serving life sentences

In exchange, Israel is set to release 602 Palestinian prisoners, including 50 individuals serving life sentences. The Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office (ASRA) confirmed the details of the exchange, which marks one of the largest prisoner swaps in recent years.

The development follows increased diplomatic efforts to secure hostage releases and reduce tensions in the region. While the agreement signals a temporary breakthrough, the broader conflict remains unresolved, with both sides continuing to hold significant numbers of detainees.