Hamas will release 14 Israeli hostages for Israel freeing 42 Palestinians in the second swap

Hamas will release 14 Israeli hostages in exchange for Israel freeing 42 Palestinian prisoners on the second day of a four-day cease-fire. The swap is part of an ongoing negotiation mediated by Egypt and Qatar. The first day of the cease-fire saw Hamas releasing 24 hostages and Israel freeing 39 Palestinians. Under the agreement, Hamas will release one Israeli hostage for every three prisoners freed. Israel's Prison Service is preparing to release 42 prisoners, suggesting that Hamas will release 14 Israeli hostages.