Hamas names 4 Israeli female soldier hostages to be freed in second swap

Published January 25, 2025

Hamas has announced the names of four Israeli female soldier hostages to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in the second swap under the ceasefire deal in Gaza, Reuters reports.

Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag, all members of a military surveillance unit posted near Gaza on Oct 7, 2023, would be released on Saturday, the group said.

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