Israel says it has received a list of four female hostages Hamas is due to free on Saturday in what would be the second round of releases under the ceasefire deal agreed this month. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said that the list was received through mediators and added that Israel’s response would be provided later.

The Hamas militant group has published the names of four hostages it says it will release the following day as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Relatives of hostages still being held by militants in Gaza have called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure all remaining captives are freed