Hamas has said it will release Israeli hostages as planned and will implement the Gaza ceasefire deal.
It had previously threatened to delay the next release of hostages after accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters.
In response Israel, with the backing of US President Donald Trump, had threatened to renew its offensive if hostages were not freed.
But in a statement, Hamas indicated three more Israeli hostages would be freed on Saturday.
Egyptian and Qatari mediators have affirmed they will work to “remove all hurdles” to ensure the ceasefire holds, the group added.
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