Qatar's lead negotiator in the Israel-Hamas hostage talks has shared further details of the deal, saying the releases will happen "systematically."
"This agreement specifically focuses on civilian women and children in each side, on both sides.
It comes after Tzachi Hanegbi, Israel's national security adviser, said late Wednesday that the hostage release has been delayed until at least Friday.
"The contacts on the release of our hostages are advancing and continuing constantly," Hanegbi said in a statement translated by NBC News.
"The start of the release will take place according to the original agreement between the sides, and not before Friday."
Persons:
Qatar's, Mohammed, Khulaifi, Tzachi Hanegbi, Hanegbi
Organizations:
NBC News
Locations:
Rafah, Gaza, Israel, Egypt, U.S, Qatar