The ceasefire was delayed after Israel said Hamas had failed to produce the names of the first three hostages expected to be released on Sunday under the truce.

No American is on the initial hostage release list provided by Hamas, nor is two-year-old Kfir Bibas - the red-headed baby taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks who has garnered global attention.

Gaza’s Civil Defense said 19 people were killed in Israeli attacks during the nearly three-hour delay from when the ceasefire was set to be enforced.