Israel Delays Release of Palestinian Prisoners Following Hamas Actions

The Israeli government cites Hamas's use of propaganda and public humiliation during hostage releases as the reason for halting its obligations under the ceasefire agreement.

Israel postponed the planned release of 600 Palestinian prisoners, citing Hamas's public displays during the release of Israeli hostages as degrading and propagandistic.
Hamas handed over six Israeli hostages to the Red Cross but staged the events with armed guards, music, and public instructions for hostages, drawing international criticism.
A Hamas-released video showed two Israeli hostages being forced to watch others' release, which Israel condemned as psychological torture and cruelty.
The ceasefire agreement's future is uncertain, with Israel demanding changes in Hamas's conduct and Hamas warning against Israel reneging on the deal.
The UN and international observers criticized Hamas's treatment of hostages and the display of deceased individuals, calling it a violation of international law.