The expected release will keep up the momentum of the fragile ceasefire​ between Israel and the militant Hamas group that paused the 15-monthlong war in Gaza.

The next three people to be released from Gaza as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas include the father of the youngest hostage and a dual US national.A spokesperson for Hamas’ military wing said that Yarden Bibas,

An Israeli official says that Hamas will release three Israelis, including two women and an 80-year-old man, and five Thai nationals in the next hostage release, slated for Thursday.