The release, originally planned for late Saturday, was allegedly delayed due to "technical reasons."
Gershkovich, his paper, and the US government all strongly deny the charges against him, which carry a sentence of up to 20 years in jail.
The keys to successful negotiations that may bring the hostages home to their loving families are outlined by an expert.
Perry visited the prison facilities in order to monitor the activity, and instructed the staff to act professionally, in order to allow the return of the Israeli abductees home.
Lipshitz, a resident of Nir Oz, was released from Hamas captivity a month ago, alongside Nurit Cooper.
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On Wednesday, the court rejected a petition submitted by the Al-Magor Terror Victims Association and the Schijveschuurder family who lost relatives in the 2001 Sbarro restaurant bombing.
Rights groups have long accused Egypt of widespread human rights abuses under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government, including torture and enforced disappearances.
As part of the US-Iranian deal to release the Iranian funds, five Americans being held in Iran will be released.
IPS said that it was continuing to search for solutions to the overcrowding problems, and to ensure that detainees and prisoners had proper living arrangements.