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From the Liveblog of
Saturday, November 25, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Israel expresses ‘cautious optimism’ second release of hostages will take place tonight
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing with Egypt on the second day of a truce between Israel and Hamas on November 25, 2023. (Mohammed ABED / AFP)
An Israeli official expresses “cautious optimism” that the second group of Israeli hostages will still be released tonight following a long delay.
The comment comes after an Egyptian report claiming that the disagreements have been bridged and the deal is expected to move ahead soon.
In a statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirms that he just held a “situational assessment” with all security chiefs “in order to ensure that the second phase of releases will go ahead as arranged.”
