Overview

• Israel published an official list of roughly 250 Palestinians set for release that leaves out Barghouti and other senior figures long sought by Hamas.
• Under the first phase of the U.S.-brokered truce, Hamas is expected to free about 20 living Israeli hostages by Monday as Israeli forces conduct an agreed pullback in Gaza.
• A BBC report says Hamas offered to advance the hostage release to today if Israel frees at least two of seven prominent inmates, including figures such as Barghouti or Ahmad Saadat; Israel’s response was not reported.
• In addition to the 250 convicted prisoners, Israel plans to release about 1,700 people detained from Gaza without charge, with many of those freed to be sent to the Gaza Strip or into exile.
• The published roster includes individuals convicted of deadly bombings and shootings, highlighting the stark divide over whether they are viewed as terrorists by Israelis or political prisoners by many Palestinians.