A spokesperson for Hamas says it will delay the next hostage release after accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement. Israel and Hamas are in the midst of a six-week ceasefire during which Hamas has committed to releasing 33 hostages captured in its Oct.

President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas on Monday saying Israel should cancel it's ceasefire with the Palestinian group unless every hostage it holds is released by Saturday at noon. Trump said if the hostages aren't released "all hell is going to break loose.

Assad's ouster from Syria, a weakened Iran and Lebanon's new government are attracting renewed interest in stocks and sovereign debt.