Hamas has informed Israel that it is ready to release 20 living hostages as soon as today, the Wall Street Journal reported citing sources familiar with the details. According to the report, in a message sent through Arab mediators, the organization confirmed for the first time that it has 20 living hostages in its possession. The report also states that the terrorist organization addressed the uncertainty regarding whether they could quickly gather all the hostages in its weakened and fragile state, hinting at an accelerated timeline for their release. Israel is currently checking the report.