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Qatar working to resolve Israel, Hamas concerns over hostage release list

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Israel and Hamas have raised concerns over the lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners set to be released on Monday.

Hamas tries to create problems with each release of hostages

Hamas tries to create problems with each release of hostages

Israel and Hamas have raised concerns over the lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners set to be released on Monday, a Qatari official briefed on the matter told Reuters. 

The official added that Qatari mediators are working with Israel and Hamas to resolve issues and avoid delays. 

In the previous three days of the truce Israel submitted the names of Palestinian women and teenagers it would release from jail and Hamas would submit the names of Israeli civilian hostages it would release at least 12 hours ahead of the release.

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