The Israeli Broadcasting Authority has reported that discussions are ongoing between Israel and mediators of the ceasefire agreement to have Arbel Yehud released before next Saturday, Al Jazeera reports.

Israel expected Yehud to be released earlier today along with the other female captives, but Hamas said she would be released next week.

According to the news outlet, once Yehud is released, Palestinians will be allowed to return to northern Gaza as Israeli soldiers will leave the Netzarim Corridor.