Hamas names six hostages it will release on Saturday

Reuters

21 February, 2025, 07:30 pm

Last modified: 21 February, 2025, 10:14 pm

Hamas names six hostages it will release on Saturday

Reuters

21 February, 2025, 07:30 pm

Last modified: 21 February, 2025, 10:14 pm

Israeli military vehicles operate in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel, 9 February 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Israeli military vehicles operate in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel, 9 February 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

The armed wing of militant group Hamas said on Friday it will release Israeli hostages Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, Tal Shoham, Omer Wenkert, Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengisto on Saturday.

Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengisto are civilians, who entered Gaza a decade ago and have been held there since.

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