Hamas has identified the names of hostages it will release, while Israel has permitted residents of northern Gaza to return to their homes.

Israel has received information about hostages from HAMAS through intermediaries, including both living and deceased individuals.

This was reported by the local publication NEWSru.co.il.

The publication states that these hostages are expected to be released as part of the first phase of agreements between the parties.

According to Israeli media citing informed sources, the information provided aligns with data from Israeli intelligence agencies. Out of 33 hostages planned for release in this phase, 25 are alive, and seven of them have already been freed.

In the first phase of the release, an additional 18 hostages are expected to be set free, along with the bodies of eight deceased individuals.

It is anticipated that three hostages will be released on January 30, including Arbel Yehud and Agam Berger. Another three hostages are scheduled to return to Israel on February 1. Thus, this week, HAMAS will free six Israelis who have been in captivity, the publication notes.

From the following week, an additional 20 hostages, both living and deceased, will remain to be transferred.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that Israel accuses HAMAS of violating the ceasefire agreement due to the group's failure to provide information about the status of hostages who are to be released soon.