Hamas has informed Israel via Arab mediators that it holds 20 live hostages and is ready to begin releasing them as early as today, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cites sources familiar with the negotiations. The update, as noted by the American newspaper, constitutes the first official confirmation from Hamas regarding the number of Israeli captives who remain alive and suggests a potential acceleration of the timeline for their release. For his part, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is prepared and ready for the immediate reception of all our hostages. According to the WSJ, the Israeli military is already on standby to receive the...
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