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Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners planned for Saturday, PM's office says

The release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners planned for February 22, 2025, has been postponed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, as reported by Israeli sources.
Hamas released six Israeli captives, including Omer Shem Tov, in a swap as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal on February 22, 2025.
An Israeli official indicated that a security consultation would happen before making any decisions about the prisoner release delay.
Omer Shem Tov is expected to be released on humanitarian grounds, as emphasized by his family who shared their concerns for his health in captivity.

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Middle East Liveblog: ++ Israel postpones release of prisoners ++

Because of humiliating scenes during the release of the Hamas hostages, Israel is postponing the release of Palestinian prisoners indefinitely. Hamas released a video of two more hostages. Follow the developments in the live blog.

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India Today

Israel delays release of 620 Palestinians over 'humiliating' hostage handover

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement in the early hours of Sunday saying that Israel was waiting to deliver the 620 Palestinian prisoners and detainees "until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies."

4 hours ago·India

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CBS News

Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners after 6 hostages freed

The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was delayed for several hours and was meant to occur after six Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.

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Malay Mail

Israel delays Palestinians’ release after six Gaza hostages freed

JERUSALEM, Feb 23 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its “humiliating ceremonies” while releasing Israeli hostages. Since the ceasefire came into effect on Jan 19, Hamas has released 25 Israeli hostages in well-rehearsed handovers, with masked militants parading the captives on stage and forcing them to wave at Gazans gathered to…

4 hours ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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Spiegel

Israel suspended the release of Palestinian prisoners for Hamas staging

The exchange of hostages against detainees is part of Gaza's peace of arms. However, Hamas made it a propaganda show. Israel now wants to release Palestinians once these productions end.

4 hours ago·Germany

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