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Tel Aviv: Hamas has released the names of four hostages. He will release these hostages on Saturday under the ceasefire in Gaza Strip. The names were not immediately confirmed by Israel. Hamas released the names of the hostages on Friday. The hostages are to be released on Saturday in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinians imprisoned or detained by Israel.

Relatives of hostages appeal to PM Netanyahu

Meanwhile, relatives of people held hostage in Gaza on Friday appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure the release of all remaining hostages. He has also called on US President Donald Trump to maintain pressure for the release of his relatives. The six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has entered its sixth day.

Release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

It is noteworthy that Hamas has not yet given any accurate information about how many hostages are still alive. In the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. On Sunday, the first day of the ceasefire, the first three Israeli hostages were released in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners.

How many people died in Gaza?

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has currently stopped the 15-month-long war in Gaza. More than 47,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza. According to the agreement, after Hamas announces the names of the hostages to be released, Israel will also release a list of which Palestinian prisoners will be released.