The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday published the names of three hostages held in the Gaza Strip that it said it would release Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel, including an American citizen.

Hamas named Friday three Israeli hostages it will release in a weekend trade for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the latest sign that the shaky Gaza ceasefire deal appears to be holding in spite of a tense dispute that has threatened to renew fighting.

An exchange of hostages for Palestinians jailed by Israel had been thrown into doubt after days of mutual recriminations, but it now appears to be on track.