Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:34pm on 10 Feb 2025,Monday International
Hamas announced it would halt Israeli hostage releases, citing ceasefire violations by Israel, including blocking displaced Palestinians' return to northern Gaza and restricting aid. Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida stated that Israel must "comply and compensate for the past weeks." Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called the decision a violation of the ceasefire. The Hostages and Missing Family Forum urged mediators to reinstate the deal, warning that time is critical. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ended stipends to families of Palestinian prisoners in a move to improve ties with the US.
