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Gaza ceasefire delayed until Hamas releases names of hostages for release

Gaza ceasefire delayed until Hamas releases names of hostages for release

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The Israeli-Hamas war, ongoing for 15 months, faces delays in implementing a ceasefire due to disagreements over hostage release arrangements. The ceasefire, initially planned for Sunday, hinges on the exchange of hostages and prisoners, including over 700 Palestinian prisoners and 33 hostages held by Hamas.

Avichay Adraee
Israel Defense Forces
1. At this stage, heading towards the buffer zone or moving from south to north via Gaza Valley puts you at risk. Anyone heading towards these areas endangers themselves.
Gideon Saar
New Hope
1. If (Hamas) will stay in power, the regional instability it causes might continue.
2. We received the list over 18 hours after it was due.
Majed Al-Ansari
Qatar Foreign Ministry
1. We confirm that the names of the three hostages who will be released today have been handed over to the Israeli side. They are three Israeli citizens, one of whom holds Romanian citizenship and the other British citizenship. Thus, the ceasefire has begun.
Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum
1. After 471 agonizing days in captivity, Emily, Doron, and Romi are finally returning home.
Moaz Qirqiz
1. I feel very beautiful. We hope that God will complete this joy and that we return to our homes and lands safely. This is the most beautiful joy in the world, thank God.