Israel Delays Palestinian Prisoner Release Over Hamas' Public Displays of Freed Hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu cites 'humiliating ceremonies' as the reason for postponing prisoner releases, intensifying tensions in the fragile Gaza ceasefire.

• Israel postponed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing Hamas' public displays of freed Israeli hostages as 'humiliating ceremonies.'
• Hamas has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement, which has been in place since January 19, 2025, and facilitated prior exchanges of prisoners and hostages.
• The release delay follows the controversial handling of the bodies of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas and her two children, whose deaths were confirmed after being returned from Hamas custody.
• A video released by Hamas showing two remaining Israeli hostages pleading for their release has drawn condemnation and raised concerns about their safety.
• The delay in prisoner releases has cast doubt on the continuation of the ceasefire agreement, with indirect negotiations for its second phase already facing delays over mutual accusations of violations.

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