Israel’s Security Cabinet Meets as Pressure on Hamas Cease-Fire Rises

After Hamas said it would postpone the next release of Israeli hostages, President Trump demanded that all hostages be released Saturday or “all hell is going to break out.”

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Stalling the next release of hostages from the Gaza Strip, scheduled for the coming weekend, raises new challenges for the already tenuous six-week truce and chances for a lasting end to the war.
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Hamas blames Israel as it postpones hostage release

Israel's defence minister calls the Hamas announcement a "complete violation of the ceasefire agreement".
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