Netanyahu issues hostage release demandpublished at 06:31 Greenwich Mean Time
Imogen James
Live reporter
Israel says it will resume fighting and end the Gaza ceasefire deal if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by Saturday.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu didn’t specify if he meant all of the hostages, or the three originally due to be freed.
Netanyahu has ordered his forces to gather in and around Gaza, but Hamas continue to say Israel is “responsible for any complications or delays”.
Hamas said it was delaying the next scheduled release of the hostages this weekend, blaming Israel for violating the terms of the fragile agreement – though it says they are still committed to the ceasefire deal.
It is understood that Arab countries are pressuring them to get the deal back on track.
If Israeli hostages aren’t released by Saturday, US President Donald Trump warned that “all hell is going to break out” on Gaza – a plan that Netanyahu said on Tuesday he welcomes.
For many Palestinians, who have just returned home following the ceasefire deal, there is a growing concern and uncertainty.
Stick with us as we bring you the latest on the developing situation.