Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners is delayed “until the release of the next hostages has been ...

The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was delayed for several hours and was meant to occur after six Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.

The six Israelis were the last living captives set to be released in the first phase of the cease-fire. The agreement, strained for weeks, has an uncertain future.

Israel will delay Saturday’s expected release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners until the release of the next hostages is ...