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Hamas releases names of captives to be freed amid W. Bank raids

Hamas releases names of captives to be freed as West Bank assault continues
MENA
22 min read
24 January, 2025
Hamas has released the names of four Israeli hostages it plans to release Saturday, following the implementation of a ceasefire since last week.

Hamas has announced the names of four captives expected to be released on Saturday as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

The individuals—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—are set to return to Israel in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

The latest developments come as the Israeli military’s operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin enters its fourth day on Friday. 

According to Palestinian health officials, 12 Palestinians have been killed and 40 others wounded since the operation began.

This marks the third major Israeli military raid in Jenin in less than two years.

The escalation has prompted warnings from France and Jordan, urging against further violence in the West Bank, which has seen a sharp rise in tensions since the onset of the war in Gaza.