The International Committee of the Red Cross announced on Saturday that it is preparing to implement a "precise operation" that includes facilitating the exchange of prisoners and detainees between Palestinian factions and Israel, in addition to intensifying humanitarian relief efforts in the Gaza Strip.

This comes on the eve of the first phase of implementing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the prisoner exchange, on Sunday morning, which the mediators (Qatar, Egypt and the United States) announced had been reached last Wednesday.

In its statement, the committee said that it "is making preparations based on what was agreed upon by the parties (Hamas and Israel) to begin implementing a precise operation that includes releasing hostages (Israeli prisoners in Gaza) and detainees (Palestinians in Israel) and facilitating their transfer, and intensifying the humanitarian response in the Strip."

She added that these preparations are taking place "in an atmosphere charged with emotions for many."

The committee stressed that its primary focus is "on completing the implementation of the first phase of the agreement as safely and efficiently as possible, so that we can see families reunited and critical humanitarian support reaching civilians in Gaza."