Israel and Hamas exchange lists of prisoners, hostages

The Palestinian movement Hamas and Israel exchanged lists of hostages and prisoners to be released within the framework of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip through mediators, Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nunu said.

"Today, we exchanged lists of hostages and prisoners who are planned to be released in accordance with the previously agreed-upon criteria," Taher al-Nunu said.

He emphasized that the lists given to Israel indicate "a specific amount" of Palestinian prisoners but did not specify how many people Hamas demands be released.

The spokesman also said that the talks in Sharm El Sheikh continue "in an optimistic atmosphere," with mediators "making tremendous efforts" to reach an agreement.

On October 6, indirect negotiations between Israeli and Hamas delegations mediated by Egypt and Qatar resumed in Sharm El Sheikh.