The UK welcomes the expected release of British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari after she was named as one of the three women to be released today under a ceasefire deal, the UK foreign office has said, AFP reports.

Her mother was “anxious” ahead of the expected release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, Adam Rose, the family’s lawyer, told the BBC.

“They’re just waiting, they’re waiting to have absolute confirmation that Emily is coming out,” Rose said.

While advising the family to “prepare for the worst”, Rose added: “Hopefully, Emily is well, hopefully Emily will come out this afternoon, hopefully she’ll be given medical care and then she’ll be hugged”.

The British foreign office said it “stand(s) ready to support her upon her release”.