Israel will delay Saturday’s expected release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners until the release of the next hostages is guaranteed “and without the humiliating ceremonies,” according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.

The Israeli prime minister's office said in the early hours of Sunday that the release of Palestinian prisoners planned for Saturday was delayed until the release of the next hostages is secured. Your trusted source for the latest news delivered weekdays from the team at U.

The six freed are the final living hostages to be released as part of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.