The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage on January 19 showing what they called an “initial reception point” for three hostages due to be returned to Israel on Sunday as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
Israel confirmed receiving the names of the three captives to be freed on the first day of the implementation of the agreement.
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were named as the hostages by Israeli media.
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The deal stipulated a pause in fighting and the release of the three Israeli captives and about 95 Palestinian prisoners on the first day, Al Jazeera reported.
A spokesperson for the Israel Prison Service said it is working on the procedure for the release of the Palestinian prisoners in accordance with the agreement. Credit: IDF via Storyful