Middle East: Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners DW 02/23/2025
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Israel announced a delay in the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners, initially tied to a ceasefire deal after Hamas released six Israeli hostages. This postponement, according to Prime Minister Netanyahu's office, is due to the need for guarantees regarding further hostages and opposition to public ceremonies that previously paraded hostages before their eventual release. The situation highlights the fragile nature of the ongoing ceasefire and the complex negotiations surrounding hostage exchanges in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The delay in the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners comes after Hamas's recent release of six Israeli hostages, illustrating ongoing tensions in the ceasefire agreement.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized that the release of Palestinian prisoners is contingent on securing the release of additional hostages while avoiding humiliating public ceremonies.
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