Home » Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal won’t happen before Friday, Israeli and US officials say

Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal won’t happen before Friday, Israeli and US officials say

Israel hit targets in southern Gaza and Lebanon as families on both sides await news on hostage swap deal

Israel-Hamas war: live updatesIsrael and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisis

Israeli and US officials have said a four-day Gaza truce and hostage release will not start until at least Friday, thwarting the hopes of families that some captives would be freed on Thursday.

As the wait continued, Khan Younis in southern Gaza was hit by Israeli airstrikes and artillery in at least two waves early on Thursday, Palestinian media reported.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Israel hit targets in southern Gaza and Lebanon as families on both sides await news on hostage swap dealIsrael-Hamas war: live updatesIsrael and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisisIsraeli and US officials have said a four-day Gaza truce and hostage release will not start until at least Friday, thwarting the hopes of families that some captives would be freed on Thursday.As the wait continued, Khan Younis in southern Gaza was hit by Israeli airstrikes and artillery in at least two waves early on Thursday, Palestinian media reported. Continue reading…