Hamas's demands for the second phase are a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, an end to the blockade, the reconstruction of the territory and financial support

Hamas has urged mediators to intervene and put an end to such punitive measures by Israel against Gazans.

The swap will be the final one under the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal that went into effect on January 19.

Israel claimed Hamas terrorists murdered little hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas with their bare hands, but the terrorist organisation has denied murdering them.

Netanyahu visits West Bank camp, tells army to step up raids after blasts

US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Sunday met with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem at the start of a regional tour.

Freed Palestinian inmates set prison garb ablaze on return to Gaza

Hamas has also responded to PM Netanyahu and accusing Israel of jeopardizing the ceasefire.

Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida said that since the ceasefire began on January 19, Israel has delayed the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza.

Netanyahu praises Trump's 'revolutionary, creative' Gaza plan

Israel orders negotiators to Doha after fifth hostage-prisoner swap

Four female soldiers were freed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad after 15 months in captivity, in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

After 15 months of war, Trump called Gaza a "demolition site" and said he discussed relocating Palestinians with Jordan's King Abdullah II.

Hamas released the names of four Israeli hostages who are expected to be released on Saturday, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Hamas released three Israeli hostages in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.