Hamas to Free Israeli Soldiers Ariev, Gilboa, Levy, and Albag in Prisoner Swap Saturday

Jan 24, 2025, 03:51 PM

Hamas has announced that it will release four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday as part of the ongoing ceasefire and hostage exchange deal with Israel. The armed wing of Hamas has published the names of the hostages: Karina Ariev (20), Daniella Gilboa (20), Naama Levy (20), and Liri Albag (19). The four surveillance soldiers were captured from the Nahal Oz post during the attack on October 7. The hostages are to be handed over to the Red Cross starting at 4:00 p.m. Israel time on Saturday. In exchange, Israel will release around 200 Palestinian prisoners, including 120 serving life sentences. Hamas will also provide information on the status of the remaining 26 hostages.