The release of hostages amid a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants faces delay until at least Friday, as confirmed by Israel s national security adviser. The ceasefire, aiming to facilitate humanitarian aid and release over 50 hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, had an unspecified starting time. Negotiations are ongoing, but the release won t occur before Friday due to procedural reasons. The delay, attributed to unsigned agreements, dashes hopes for an earlier release, sparking anxiety among families awaiting news.
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