No Gaza hostage release before Friday, Israel says

Israel's national security adviser has stated that the release of hostages held by Palestinian Hamas militants will not occur before Friday, despite hopes that some would be freed on Thursday. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which includes the release of hostages, will allow for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza and the release of at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. The start time of the truce and release of hostages has yet to be officially announced.