Israel accused Hamas of subjecting its hostages to humiliation, while Hamas said the delayed release of Palestinian prisoners is a violation of the ceasefire deal.

Israel has decided to postpone the scheduled release of more than 600 Palestinians on Saturday, who were set to be freed as part of the ongoing ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Israel was supposed to release 620 Palestinian prisoners soon after the hostages were handed over. Officials gave no reason for the delay.