Hamas suspends release of Israeli hostages over ‘violations’ of ceasefire

Israeli military on alert as mediators fear a breakdown in three-week-old truce as Hamas says door remains open'

Hamas has said it is delaying the release of Israeli hostages indefinitely over violations" of the ceasefire deal, prompting Israel's defence minister to put the country's military on alert with orders to prepare for any scenario in Gaza".

Mediators fear a breakdown of the three-week-old ceasefire, Egyptian security sources told Reuters, and have postponed talks until they receive a clear indication of Washington's intent to continue with the phased deal.