Hamas to release three Israeli hostages this weekend as initially planned

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The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it will release three Israeli hostages tomorrow as initially planned.

Following talks with mediators from Egypt and Qatar, it has decided to go ahead with the release of the hostages, which will result in an exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas had initially postponed the release, saying Israel was violating the ceasefire agreement.

In response, Israel warned it would end the deal and resume fighting, if the hostages were not released.