Israeli cabinet has list of hostages expected to be released
The Israeli cabinet now has the list of hostages expected to be released, according to an Israeli official.
Hamas and Israel agreed to a cease-fire lasting for at least four days to allow the release of at least 50 hostages -- women and children -- captured by Hamas from Israel on Oct. 7, in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians -- women and teenagers -- currently being held in Israeli prisons.
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It is expected that the cease-fire and the prisoner swap will begin Thursday morning.
Families of the hostages held by Hamas will only be notified after the hostages are in Israeli hands, the Israeli official said.