Shafaq News/ Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisonersscheduled for Saturday, citing concerns over the treatment of hostages byHamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced early Sunday thatthe release would be postponed until assurances were made regarding the nexthostages' release, without the "humiliating ceremonies" previouslyseen in Hamas handovers.
These ceremonies featured hostages being paraded on stage or waving atcrowds. In a particularly shocking moment, one hostage even planted a kiss onthe foreheads of two of his captors.
“In light of Hamas's repeated violations…it has been decided to delaythe release of terrorists that was planned for yesterday...” Netanyahu said onX.
In light of Hamas's repeated violations, including the ceremonies that humiliate our hostages and the cynical exploitation of our hostages for propaganda purposes >>
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) February 23, 2025This decision came after Hamas released six Israeli hostages onSaturday, marking the last of the living Israeli captives to be freed in thefirst phase of the ceasefire agreement.
Hamas had already accused Israel of violating the truce by not releasingthe Palestinian prisoners as planned, calling the delay a "blatantviolation" of the agreement.
Israel’s military had expected to release more than 600 Palestinianprisoners, including 151 with life or significant sentences, as part of abroader ceasefire deal mediated by Qatar and Egypt. The Palestinian Prisoners'Club had confirmed the scheduled release, and families in the West Bank andGaza had gathered in anticipation.
The ceasefire, in place since January 19, has been marked by ongoingaccusations of violations from both sides. While hostages are being exchanged,the broader prospects for peace remain uncertain. Negotiations for the secondphase of the deal, which aims for the full withdrawal of Israeli troops and thereturn of all remaining hostages, have yet to begin.
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