Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:04am on 23 Feb 2025,Sunday International
Israel has indefinitely delayed the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners after six Israeli hostages, including four taken on October 7, 2023, were freed. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the release would be postponed until Hamas guarantees another hostage handover without public displays. Hamas accused Israel of violating the agreement, raising concerns over the ceasefire’s stability. Among the freed hostages are Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, held in Gaza for nearly a decade. Meanwhile, families of remaining hostages urge swift action, as 62 captives from October 7 remain, with about half believed to be alive.
