Hamas announced the suspension of the upcoming hostage release in the Gaza Strip due to alleged violations by Israel of the ceasefire agreement. The Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, cited delays in allowing aid into Gaza, the return of displaced people to northern Gaza, and incidents of shelling and gunfire as reasons for the suspension. Families of hostages expressed alarm at the news and called for urgent action to rescue the remaining hostages. The fragile ceasefire, mediated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, is now facing uncertainty as negotiations for the second phase are set to begin. Israel denounced the suspension as a violation of the ceasefire and instructed the IDF to prepare for any possible scenario in Gaza. President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting the United States take control of Gaza and relocate Palestinians during reconstruction efforts have sparked condemnation across the region. The war in Gaza, which started 15 months ago, has resulted in close to 48,000 deaths according to local health officials. The suspension of the hostage release and Trump’s proposed plan have added to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the region and the Palestinian prisoners and detainees due to be released in exchange.
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