Temporary Gaza cease-fire not expected before Friday after apparent last-minute snag
The implementation of an agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and hostage exchange between Israel and the militant group Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday after hitting a last-minute snag, Israeli officials said.
The temporary pause in fighting will not take effect until Friday, one day later than originally planned, Israel’s national security adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi, said, according to The Associated Press.
Negotiators were still working to create “the appropriate conditions” for the cease-fire and hostage swap, according to a spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry.
Although the truce was initially set to begin Thursday morning, officials now expect an announcement on its start “in the coming hours.”
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Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’https://t.co/iMmw2V66ss
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