Hamas has announced that in the final phase of the hostage exchange, it will release three Israeli hostages.
According to Al Jazeera, these individuals will be freed today as part of the ongoing hostage exchange process between Israel and Hamas.
Israel has also stated that in return for their release, it will free 183 Palestinian prisoners, including 18 individuals who were sentenced to life imprisonment.
With the release of these individuals, the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas will come to an end, and negotiations for the second phase will begin.