The Hamas announcement that it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from Gaza has threatened a fragile truce that’s seen as having the potential to wind down 16 months of war.

Hamas has threatened to stall the next release of hostages from the Gaza Strip to Israel, accusing the Jewish nation of violating the terms of the ceasefire deal, which was previously agreed upon in January.

Hamas says it’s suspending release of Israeli hostages from Gaza – putting ceasefire deal at risk - Israel and Hamas have repeatedly accused each other of violating an initial six-week truce aimed at