Hamas set to release 3 Israeli hostages as ceasefire deal holds

Hamas fighters take up positions ahead of a hostage release in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Feb. 1, 2025. This combination of undated photos provided by Hostages Family Forum show Or Levy, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami, all of whom were abducted and brought to Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023.

Hamas has identified three more Israeli hostages it plans to free on Saturday as part of a fragile ceasefire agreement, even as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to talk up his plan to take ownership of the Gaza Strip.