A woman carries an Israeli flag next to a banner with an image of U.S. President Donald Trump, during a demonstration calling for the immediate return of hostages held in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, outside Prime Minister office in Jerusalem February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
What you need to know as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal hangs on by a thread

As US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated a Saturday deadline for Hamas to release hostages – which the militant group has threatened to delay – the ceasefire deal now feels in limbo. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond brings you up to speed from Tel Aviv.

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A woman carries an Israeli flag next to a banner with an image of U.S. President Donald Trump, during a demonstration calling for the immediate return of hostages held in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, outside Prime Minister office in Jerusalem February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
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