The Palestinian Quds News outlet reports that Hamas expects Israel to start freeing prisoners under the hostage release-ceasefire agreement by 12:30 a.m. Hamas received a signal from international mediators regarding the impending release. Israel had delayed the prisoner release until Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finishes security consultations regarding the return of the remaining Israeli hostages.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/report-claims-prisoner-releases-may-begin-within-half-hour/
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