Israeli national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi says negotiations on hostage release ‘are progressing’; White House spokesperson Adrienne Watson hopeful that deal will go into effect on Friday morning
Hostage and ceasefire deal won’t be implemented before Friday, US and Israel say
A long-awaited hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas won’t take effect before Friday, US and Israeli officials have said, dashing the hopes of families who thought captives may be freed earlier and prolonging the suffering of Palestinians under bombardment in Gaza.
