Hamas Says Next Hostage Release to Israel Is Back On After Delay
- Militant group accused Israel of violating terms of cease-fire
- Diplomacy by Qatar, US appeared to get deal back on track
Israelis sing the national anthem during a rally in support of the 212 hostages that are still being held by Hamas, as another 13 hostages are supposed to be released, in Tel Aviv on Nov. 25.
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Hamas said it’s ready to release a second group of hostages to Israel, resolving a dispute that threatened an early end to a four-day truce in Gaza and forced another round of international diplomacy.
The militant group delayed the release of 13 Israeli hostages earlier Saturday, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the truce especially regarding the delivery of humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, which has been hit hardest in the war that began last month. Israeli officials denied violating the agreement.