RTRS: Hamas To Release Some Foreign Captives "In Coming Days"

Reuters carrying comments from the spokesperson of "Hamas' armed wing" stating that he, "told mediators that group will release some foreign captives in coming days."

• The release of hostages, held by Hamas in Gaza, is considered a crucial step towards a temporary humanitarian cession of hostilities with talks, mediated by Qatar, understood to be taking place with US officials negotiating on behalf of Israel.
• As of today, "The Israeli military said 240 people had been taken hostage during the Hamas attack. Just four have been released; one has been rescued," according to the New York Times.
• NYTs notes that Hamas say they are, "willing to release hostages in exchange for a cease-fire and in exchange for the release of all Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails — prospects that the Israeli military has all but ruled out."
• White House National Security Council Spokesperson, John Kirby, is momentarily scheduled to brief the press from the White House. Livestream