New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Hamas has released the first batch of Israeli hostages.

The militant group's military wing published the names of 20 living hostages who are set to be released today as part of the Israel-Hamas war ceasefire, news agency AP said

The list includes the same 20 hostages whose names had already been given to Israel earlier as part of the negotiations, and who were confirmed to be released as part of the deal covering living hostages.

Kidnapped soldier Tamir Nimrodi and Nepali national Bipin Josh are not in the list. In all, Hamas is required to release all 48 hostages - 20 living and 28 believed to be dead - by Monday at noon.

A senior Hamas official was cited by Al Jazeera as saying that the hostages will be release...