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

Israel has delayed the release of over 620 Palestinian prisoners until the release of more hostages is assured, said the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Six Israeli hostages were released as part of a ceasefire deal on February 22, 2025, according to Hamas.
Hamas spokesperson Abdel Latif Al-Qanou accused Netanyahu of stalling the agreement, claiming it violates the ceasefire terms.
Discussions for the next phase of the ceasefire are expected to be more challenging, with ongoing concerns about renewed fighting.

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Channel 4

Israel postpones indefinitely the release of over 600 Palestinians

The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas again looks to be in jeopardy, just as negotiations to begin the second phase are starting.

2 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Egyptian Streets

Delay in Palestinian Prisoner Release Poses Threat to Gaza Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday, an indefinite delay in the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, stating that this decision would remain in effect until the next handover of Israeli hostages is guaranteed. The announcement follows the release of six Israeli hostages on 22 February, which was part of the ongoing ceasefire conditions between Israel and Hamas. As part of the recent ceasefire agreement, Israe…

3 hours ago·Egypt

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The Algemeiner

Israel Blocks Release of Palestinian Prisoners, Vexing Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem, Sept. 2, 2024. Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/Pool via REUTERS i24 News – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Sunday that he had delayed the release of additional Palestinian prisoners over Hamas violations, including the humiliating Hamas ceremonies for the release of Israeli hostages. “In light of Hamas’s repeated violations, including the ceremonies that …

3 hours ago·New York, United States

Israel redeems six hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza

The released hostages are: Eliya Cohen, 27, Avera Mengistu, 39, Hisham al-Sayed, 36, Omer Shem Tov, 22, Tal Shoham, 40, and Omer Wenkert, 23

5 hours ago·Canada

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Sky News UK

Gaza ceasefire latest: Hamas 'strongly condemns' decision to postpone prisoner release over 'humiliating' hostage handovers

The office for Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement saying the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners is being "postponed" due to "repeated and ongoing violations by Hamas", including the "disgraceful ceremonies that dishonour the dignity of our abductees".

9 hours ago·United Kingdom

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