Hamas fighters set the stage for pending release of captives

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Dozens of Hamas fighters have gathered in Khan Younis in southern Gaza in preparation for the latest release of Israeli captives as part of the ceasefire deal, Al Jazeera reports.

Three Israeli captives are expected to be released this morning and armed, masked Hamas fighters have started gathering in preparation for handing over the captives to the Red Cross.

Hamas military vehicles and posters with the photos of deceased Hamas leaders are on display.

Hamas fighters stand guard as people gather ahead of the handover of hostages to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, February 1, 2025. — Reuters
Hamas fighters stand guard as people gather ahead of the handover of hostages to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, February 1, 2025. — Reuters

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