BEIRUT: The Islamic State (IS) group has postponed the execution of seven hostages it threatened to kill on Monday.

“Some calls were made, and the threat has been delayed,” Health Minister Wael Abu Faour told reporters after he visited protesters near Beirut’s Saifi neighborhood. “We gained some time. I can only say that we gained some time, nothing more,” he added.

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