No hostage will be released before Friday, says Israel's National Security Council

No hostage will be released before Friday, according to Israel's National Security Council.

The start of a temporary ceasefire agreed on between Israel and Hamas is also postponed until Friday, an Israeli official for CNN said.

The talks on the release of our hostages are advancing and are continuing,”, the council said in a statement.

The start of the release process will take place under the original agreement between the two sides, and not before Friday. ”

Previously, early releases were expected as of Thursday. No reason was given for the apparent delay.

Israel's cabinet approved an agreement early Wednesday to free the hostages captured by Hamas in exchange for a four-day ceasefire in Gaza.