"Israel-Hamas Truce and Hostage Release: Updates and Delays"

A temporary truce between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Friday, followed by the release of civilian hostages. The deal, brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, includes a four-day pause in fighting and the release of 50 hostages taken by Hamas and 150 Palestinians in Israeli prisons. Both sides have agreed to release women and children. The truce was originally scheduled to start on Thursday but was postponed for unknown reasons. The Israeli military has struck over 300 targets in Gaza, and at least 53 journalists and media workers have been killed in the conflict. This is the largest displacement of Palestinians since 1948.