"Hope for Cease-Fire as Israel-Hamas War Continues"

The Israel-Hamas war continues as a temporary cease-fire, intended to secure the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, is delayed until Friday. The cease-fire is expected to begin at 7 a.m. local time on Friday, with the release of the first batch of 13 hostages at 4 p.m. Israeli-American families, including the family of 3-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, are hoping for the safe return of their loved ones. The agreement also includes the release of at least 150 Palestinian prisoners and the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip. The cease-fire will be extended for each additional hostage released by Hamas, and more Palestinian prisoners will be released if the deal is extended. The war has resulted in a high death toll, with Palestinians demanding an end to the war and the release of all prisoners.