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Israel-Hamas hostages, prisoners swap and truce delayed

People walk in front of images of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants in southern Israel during a protest to ask for their release in Tel Aviv, Nov. 22, 2023.

The release of the first hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza has been delayed until at least Friday, Israel's national security adviser said in a statement late Wednesday.

"The release will begin according to the original agreement between the parties, and not before Friday," Tzachi Hanegbi said, adding that talks on the deal were continuing.

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