Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military not to begin a ceasefire in Gaza, scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT), until Hamas announces it, his office said List of prisoners to be released.

“The prime minister instructed the Israel Defense Forces that the ceasefire is scheduled to take effect at 8:30 a.m. and will not begin until Israel receives a list of released abductees promised by Hamas,” his office said in a statement. Sunday.

In a statement shortly afterwards, Hamas blamed “technical reasons” for the delay in handing over the names. It said it was committed to abiding by the ceasefire announced last week.

Al Jazeera’s Stephanie Decker, reporting from Amman, said both Hamas and Israel are facing “significant international pressure” and it would be “difficult” to see the ceasefire, especially the first phase, not continuing conduct.

“Is there likely to be some delay at the moment? I’m pretty sure that if it’s true that these names haven’t been handed over yet, Qatar will put incredible pressure on Hamas,” she said.

“But Hamas reaffirms its commitment to the ceasefire and will then hand over these names as soon as possible.”

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