GAZA, (PIC)
Hamas said that the mechanism for the release of Israeli captives will depend on the number of Palestinian prisoners that the Israeli occupation authorities will release.
In a statement on Saturday, Hamas clarified that the lists of Palestinian prisoners will be published before each exchange day according to an agreed-upon mechanism within the terms of the ceasefire in Gaza, which was announced last Wednesday evening but which will go into effect tomorrow Sunday morning.
The Movement added that the time is now to “immediately begin lifting the siege, providing relief to our people, healing their wounds, facilitating the return of the displaced, and reconstruction.” It noted that the humanitarian aid protocol agreed upon under the supervision of mediators ensures procedures for relief, shelter, and reconstruction.
For its part, the Israeli occupation army announced on Saturday that it is preparing to implement the agreement for the return of Israeli captives as approved by the political level last night.
The army explained that the agreement will come into effect tomorrow, Sunday, at 8:30 AM, and that its forces will implement what it called the operational plan on the ground as agreed.
The Israeli Ministry of Justice announced earlier Saturday that 735 Palestinian prisoners will be released in exchange for the first batch of Israeli detainees, and published the names of 95 Palestinian prisoners who will be released during the first batch of the deal.
