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Israel delays release of 620 Palestinians until Hamas guarantees further hostage releases

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a delay in releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners until further hostages are guaranteed to be released, stating there would be no degrading ceremonies during handovers.
The six Israeli hostages released on February 22, 2025, were part of the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas accused Israel of stalling and violating the ceasefire agreement, according to spokesperson Abdel Latif Al-Qanou.
Difficult discussions are expected as the ceasefire's second phase approaches, with Netanyahu aiming to destroy Hamas' capabilities and return all hostages.

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IN DIRECT - Near East: Israel delays the release of Palestinians due to the "humiliating ceremony" imposed on hostages

After the release of six Israeli hostages on Saturday, Israel rejected that of the 620 Palestinian prisoners foreseen in the truce agreement. "All the deal" is in "serious danger" according to Hamas.

1 hour ago·Paris, France

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The Journal

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners after 'humiliating' hostage ceremonies

Hamas has called the move a “blatant violation” of the truce deal.

4 hours ago·Ireland

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El Pais

The ceasefire in Gaza, live Netanyahu paralyzes the release of prisoners until receiving assurances that Hamas will not make “humiliating ceremonies” in the next surrender of hostages

Hamas denounces Israel’s failure to comply as a “flagrant violation” of the agreement The Palestinian militia completes the release of live abductees from the first phase of the truce

5 hours ago·Spain

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Le Point.fr

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners scheduled for Saturday

Hamas accuses Israel of failing to comply with the Treve Agreement after postponing the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, who were to be released on Saturday in exchange for six Israeli hostages.

5 hours ago·Paris, France

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The Independent

Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

Hamas accuses Netanyahu of ‘stalling’ release of Palestinian prisoners

6 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

Israel suspends the release of Palestinian prisoners

In return for the release of other hostages, hundreds of Palestinian prisoners should have been released. Now, head of government Benjamin Netanyahu is stopping the operation. He is making serious accusations against Hamas.

6 hours ago·Frankfurt, Germany

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