Hamas is delaying the submission of the names of hostages slated for release in Sunday's exchange due to "technical reasons," an official for the terrorist group told Ynet late on Saturday.
The official explained that communication between operatives is being conducted physically via couriers, causing delays as they finalize the list and hostage locations amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
The final list, the official added, will require the approval of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar before it is sent.