Hamas named four Israeli women soldiers it plans to release from captivity in a second hostage-for-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ceasefire nears the end of its first week.

Hamas identified four female Israeli soldiers who will be freed in the next prisoner swap as part of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Hamas has released the names of four hostages expected to be freed on Saturday as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel.

Under the terms of the three-phased Gaza ceasefire deal, Hamas will release hostages held in Gaza in exchange for the liberation of Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails during the first phase of the truce,

Hamas on Friday announced the names of four Israeli women soldiers to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas named on Friday four Israeli "women soldiers" held hostage since October 7 whom it plans to release from captivity in a second exchange under a ceasefire deal that has