• Israeli Strikes Continue Amid Ceasefire Delay: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza persisted after the planned truce start time passed on Sunday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the ceasefire “will not begin” until Hamas provides a detailed list of hostages slated for release as part of the agreement.
• Hamas Cites “Technical Reasons” for Delay: Hamas reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire deal but attributed the postponement to “technical” issues, according to a statement released on Sunday morning.
• Aid Preparations at Rafah Border Crossing: Trucks carrying humanitarian aid were already queuing at the Rafah border crossing in anticipation of the ceasefire. Under the agreement, aid deliveries into Gaza are expected to increase to 600 trucks per day. However, the United Nations has cautioned that this will be “only a start” in addressing the dire humanitarian crisis in the territory.
• Hostage and Prisoner Exchange Details: The first phase of the agreement is expected to include the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. According to two U.S. officials, three female Israeli civilian hostages are expected to be freed on Sunday.
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