Hamas announces release of 4 hostages: names to be given to mediators tomorrow

The statement comes from the head of the Hamas faction in the West Bank, Zahar Jabarin, to Qatar’s al-Arabi channel

Zahar Jabarin, head of the Hamas faction in the West Bank, said that ‘tomorrow the names of the four kidnapped people who will be released on Saturday will be provided to the mediators’. Jabarin’s words refer to the second release of the first phase of the ongoing agreement, which provides for a series of progressive releases as part of an understanding reached with international mediation.

The agreement stipulated that the first group of Israeli hostages, three women, would be released on the first day of the truce. On Saturday, a further four hostages held by Hamas since 7 October 2023 are expected to be released.

THE LATEST NEWS

Telegraph changes its stance on Sicily after controversy

From coverage of Dua Lipa’s wedding at Villa Valguarnera, with references to the mafia, to a study naming the island...
Read More
Telegraph changes its stance on Sicily after controversy

Talay Riley stabbed to death in London, Grammy-winning songwriter dies at 35

British artist found fatally injured in Silvertown as police launch murder investigation Talay Riley stabbed to death in London. The...
Read More
Talay Riley stabbed to death in London, Grammy-winning songwriter dies at 35

James Handy killed in Los Angeles, suspect arrested in Tarzana

The 81-year-old actor, known for roles in “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji,” was fatally stabbed at his home American actor...
Read More
James Handy killed in Los Angeles, suspect arrested in Tarzana

Zelensky Urges Putin to Meet, Calls for Direct Peace Talks

In an open letter, the Ukrainian president proposes negotiations with a ceasefire and calls for the involvement of Europe and...
Read More
Zelensky Urges Putin to Meet, Calls for Direct Peace Talks

US–Russia Bering Strait Tunnel Plan Revived at St. Petersburg Forum

A memorandum expected in Russia signals renewed discussion on a proposed cross-border infrastructure link between Chukotka and Alaska A proposal...
Read More
US–Russia Bering Strait Tunnel Plan Revived at St. Petersburg Forum

WHO reduces suspected Ebola cases in Central Africa amid sharp decline

Cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo drop significantly after reclassification and revised surveillance data The WHO reduces suspected Ebola...
Read More
WHO reduces suspected Ebola cases in Central Africa amid sharp decline