Hamas names hostages set for release following Gaza ceasefire delay

The ceasefire in Gaza is due to begin on Sunday (Tsafrir Abayov/AP)

The Hamas militant group has named the three hostages it plans to release on Sunday, potentially clearing the way for the Gaza ceasefire to begin after a delay.

Israel had earlier said it would continue to fight in Gaza until the names were handed over in accordance with the agreement, with the start of the ceasefire delayed by more than two hours as a result.