India, Feb. 8 -- Hamas has shared the names of the three new hostages who would be freed on Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners who Israel currently holds.

They are male civilians Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy, reported BBC.

Since the ceasefire began on January 19, Hamas has freed 18 hostages so far.

During the first stage of the ceasefire, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages in total in exchange for 1,900 prisoners.

Israel claims eight of the 33 hostages are dead.

During the October 7, 2023 attack, which triggered a war in Gaza, Hamas had captured 251 people as hostage and left 1200 people dead.

Speaking on the release of hostages, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office confirmed on X: "The Mossad and the I...