Hamas has yet to publish the names of the three male hostages who are set to be released tomorrow from captivity, in violation of the ceasefire terms which oblige the terror group to update Israeli officials via the mediators by 4 p.m.
In recent days, Hamas has accused Israel of violating the deal’s terms by withholding humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.
Israeli officials have vowed to “respond harshly” to Hamas if it delays sending the list, Walla reports.
The holdup comes amid frustration from Hamas and third-party mediators over Israel’s delay in sending a team to Doha for talks regarding the deal’s second phase. Negotiations surrounding the next stage of the deal should have begun this past Monday, the 16th day of the ceasefire, as per the agreement terms.
Israel’s Army Radio reports that Hamas is considering delaying the forthcoming hostage releases in response to the late Israeli delegation, however mediators are trying to prevent this.
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