The first phase of an agreement between Israel and Hamas will include the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners, Egypt’s Al-Rad channel reported Saturday night, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
According to the report, negotiations are advancing on issues such as the Rafah crossing, Israel's withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor and the return of displaced persons to northern Gaza.
The sources said that Israel submitted a list of 34 hostages it seeks to prioritize for release in the first phase of the deal, including 11 individuals who do not meet the agreed-upon criteria. Hamas has reportedly agreed to Israel's request, conditional on receiving special compensation for those individuals.