BREAKING NEWS !!!Hamas Says It’s Delaying 2nd Hostage Release, Citing Problem

Hamas’s armed wing said they will delay Saturday’s brokered second release of hostages until Israel allows aid trucks to enter northern Gaza.

The announcement comes a day after the release of dozens of hostages held by militants, as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, as part of a deal brokered by Qatar with the support of the US which has brought about a temporary pause in hostilities.

Hamas’s Izz ad-Din al-Qassam brigades added that the hostage releases would be delayed if Israel does not adhere to the agreed terms for the release of Palestinian prisoners, according to Reuters. There was no immediate Israeli response to the statement.

The Guardian could not independently verify the statement.