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Release of Three Israeli Hostages to Go Ahead as Planned on Saturday
Release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday reportedly agreed
After a day of mixed messages over hostage releases on Wednesday, on Thursday morning Palestinian sources and Israeli media were suggesting that the release of three Israeli hostages by Hamas would go ahead as planned.
Haaretz reported that Palestinian sources said:
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement over the next phase of the deal to take place this Saturday, in which three hostages will be released … [and] Israel will increase the entry of aid into the Strip, mainly consisting of tents, gas, and medical equipment.”
Egyptian media channel Al-Rad reported that negotiations in Cairo had bought Hamas and Israel closer to an agreement. Israel’s Channel 12 broadcaster also reported that the flow of humanitarian aid, which is under Israel’s control, was to be increased.