Deadline passes without Gaza ceasefire going into effect

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv protested for the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as the ceasefire deadline passed without Hamas providing the names of the hostages they were set to release. Israel continued attacks until Hamas complied, blaming the delay on technical reasons. Despite the delay, mediators assured the deal will move forward. Israel also recovered the body of a soldier who was killed in the 2014 war. The ceasefire is the first step in a long process to end the 15-month war, with negotiations for the second phase to begin in two weeks. Palestinians celebrated the ceasefire despite the delay in the hostage release.

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