Relatives of some of 98 still believed held by Hamas describe being in limbo but remain ‘cautiously optimistic’

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Families of hostages being held in Gaza have said delays to the ceasefire and hostage deal have left them in limbo and agony.

Relatives of some of the 98 hostages still believed to be held by Hamas reacted with “guarded optimism” to the truce announced by Qatar and the US on Wednesday, but a vote by the Israeli cabinet has been delayed by the Israeli prime minister until Friday, saying Hamas must accept “all elements of the agreement”.