Israeli officials have said that the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners scheduled for Saturday has been delayed after six hostages were freed under a fragile Gaza truce, which is nearing the end of its first phase.

Israel stated that the release of the Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the six Israelis can only take place if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a security consultation later on Saturday.

“Once the security consultation concludes, a decision will be made regarding the next steps of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas,” an Israeli official said on condition of anonymity.

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