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Israel-Hamas hostages-for-prisoners swap, truce delayed

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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. [AFP]

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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