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

Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, stating it would occur once hostages are secure and without ceremonies, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
The six hostages released included Israeli men taken during a Hamas attack, while the Palestinian Authority confirmed the delay until further notice.
Hamas accused Israel of violating the truce over the delay, and spokesperson Abdel Latif Al-Qanou called it a blatant violation of the agreement.

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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.

2 hours ago

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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…

2 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.

3 hours ago·Germany

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Sydney Morning Herald

Israel delays prisoner release over ‘humiliating’ hostage ceremonies

Vehicles apparently carrying hundreds of Palestinian prisoners left the jail gates early on Sunday, only to turn around and go back in.

3 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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LBC

Release of 602 Palestinian prisoners delayed until next group of hostages released 'without humiliating ceremonies', Netanyahu says

Netanyahu said Israel will delay the release of 602 Palestinian prisoners that was supposed to happen on Saturday "until the release of the next hostages is guaranteed”.

4 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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New York Post

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, citing ‘degrading’ and ‘cynical’ hostage handovers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the prisoners -- who were supposed to be freed Sunday, local time -- won’t be let go until Israel receives guarantees for their remaining citizens in Hamas custody.

4 hours ago·New York, United States

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