A senior US official has said they expect at least three American citizens - including a three-year-old child - to be among the hostages released by Hamas in the coming days, writes BBC.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the official said the child, named Abigail, will turn four on Friday. They added that her parents had been killed in the 7 October attack by Hamas.

The official said the releases will take place over a period of four to five days.