Hamas-led militants are preparing to release three Israeli civilian men who were abducted during an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy, are set to be freed on Saturday as part of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.
Since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19, this will be the fifth swap of hostages for prisoners. To date, 18 hostages and over 550 Palestinian prisoners have been released. The first phase of the ceasefire includes the release of 33 hostages and nearly 2,000 prisoners, along with other humanitarian measures.
