Middle East live: Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be released as Trump calls for hard stance' on Gaza
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Hamas is anticipated to release three Israeli hostages on a Saturday, which is part of an exchange deal involving over 300 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. This comes amid ongoing tensions and a tenuous ceasefire, a situation complicated further by comments from US President Trump regarding Palestinian migration. Videos released by Palestinian Islamic Jihad show one of the hostages, Alexander Troufanov, in various scenarios that illustrate his captivity and impending release, with Hamas fighters actively preparing for the exchange in Khan Younis.
Hamas is expected to release three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 300 Palestinians held in Israeli jails, as the shaky ceasefire appears to be holding.
The militant group also released a video showing Alexander Troufanov in a tunnel being handed a document notifying him of his release, enhancing the dramatic context of the hostage situation.
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