The proposed truce between Israeli defense forces and Hamas has been delayed for at least another day
The agreement was announced on Wednesday morning, but more than a day later an expected announcement of the official start time had yet to materialize, with the lead mediator Qatar stating that it could make an announcement within hours.
Israel defense forces spokesperson, lieutenant colonel Peter Lerner, said the release of hostages, meant to be accompanied by the war’s first ceasefire, would be delayed at least until Friday, insisting that the army will not cease to attack Hamas until a directive says otherwise.
Lerner also stated that Israel has said the truce could last beyond the initial four days as long as the militants free at least 10 hostages per day, although a Palestinian source has said a second wave of releases could allow as many as 100 hostages to go free by month’s end.
Meanwhile, Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Nethanyahu had insisted that the war will continue until the enemy is vanquished.
