Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Hamas has violated an agreement on the release of hostages with its publication of those to be released on Saturday.

All four hostages are female Israeli soldiers. They are expected to be released Saturday in accordance with a ceasefire agreement with Israel that's halted fighting in the Gaza war since last weekend.

Israel says it has received a list of four female hostages Hamas is due to release on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said that the list was received through mediators and added that Israel’s response would be provided later.