Hamas said on Thursday it would release Israeli hostages as planned, apparently resolving a major dispute that threatened the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas had threatened to delay the next release of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters, among other alleged violations of the truce.
The militant group said Egyptian and Qatari mediators have affirmed that they will work to “remove all hurdles”, and that it would implement the ceasefire deal.
Israel, with the support of US President Donald Trump, had threatened to renew its offensive if hostages were not freed.
The statement indicated three more Israeli hostages would be freed on Saturday.
