Israel will release 735 Palestinian prisoners during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that it agreed with Hamas, its justice ministry said in a statement early on Saturday.
The deal is expected to go into effect on Sunday and include three phases. The first phase is expected to last for six weeks, during which 33 Israeli hostages are set to be released.
The ministry statement was released shortly after the Israeli government approved the deal, paving the way for implementation on Sunday.
The ministry released the names of all prisoners set for release, except those of 25 minors, aged between 16 and 18.
In an earlier statement, the ministry said 95 prisoners are scheduled to be released on Sunday, including 70 females and 25 males.
Three female Israeli civilian hostages are expected to be released on Sunday in the exchange, according to two US officials.
