Gaza Ceasefire Delayed Amid Hostage Dispute

The ceasefire in Gaza, initially scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. local time, has been delayed as Hamas has not provided the necessary list of hostages to be released, citing 'technical and logistical reasons.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that military operations will continue until Hamas meets its obligations regarding the hostage exchange deal. The agreement, mediated by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, aims to facilitate the release of 33 hostages from Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, while also allowing humanitarian aid to flow into the region. Israeli military officials have emphasized the urgency of the situation, as continued strikes on Gaza are reported. The International Committee of the Red Cross is prepared to facilitate the hostage exchange and increase humanitarian assistance, highlighting the complexities of the ongoing conflict. The situation remains tense, with public demonstrations in Israel calling for progress in the ceasefire agreement.