via BBC NEWS
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Hamas says it’s delaying the release of Israeli hostages until further notice, accusing Israel of breaching the Gaza ceasefire agreement
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“Violations include delaying the return of displaced persons to northern Gaza, targeting them with shelling and gunfire in various areas of the Strip, and failing to allow the entry of humanitarian aid in all its agreed-upon forms,” Hamas says
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Israel calls the decision a “complete violation” of the ceasefire deal, which began last month
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“I have instructed the IDF to prepare at the highest level of alert for any possible scenario in Gaza,” says Defence Minister Israel Katz
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In total, 17 Israeli hostages were still due to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire, eight of whom Israel says are dead. The next release was due on Saturday
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Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners have been freed by Israel in exchange for the hostages released so far
Alice Cuddy reported from Jerusalem saying;
People have gathered in Tel Aviv tonight to mark the 24th birthday of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, and are calling for all those remaining in Gaza to be freed.
“They must get out – Alon and the rest of the innocent kidnapped hostages are for over a year in the most horrifying conditions,” Mia Goldstein, who is among the crowd, tells me over WhatsApp.
She says there should be “immense pressure on anyone who can get them out”, as she describes Hamas’ announcement tonight as “horrifying”.
“As we have seen from the last hostages that have returned, every delay is crucial for their lives.”
Alon was taken hostage from the Nova festival. Today marks his second birthday in captivity.
all credit goes to Owen Amos and Sam Hancock
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