Hamas released four dead hostages to the Red Cross on Thursday, marking another step in the first phase of a ceasefire between terrorist groups and Israel.
The exchange made in the Gaza Strip was confirmed by Israeli security authorities. Egyptian mediators helped deliver cas, which Israeli officials began to identify.
At the same time, Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in a previously delayed move. The Red Cross fleet assisted in transporting detainees.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuThe office previously confirmed the exchange on Wednesday, noting that it is likely to take place without the humiliating “ritual” Hamas had previously been involved in.
Israeli UN ambassador criticized Hamas and said, “The “ffins” exhibition of “hostages” that were devastated by evil
The Red Cross car carrying the bodies of four Israeli hostages leaves the pickup point on February 27, 2025 after Hamas handed the bodies in Gaza without a ceremony. (Abdallah fs alattar/anadolu via Getty Images)
On Saturday, Netanyahu temporarily delayed 7th place. Hostage prisoner exchange They protested the release ceremony of Hamas, which was used to generate propaganda. At one ceremony, the hostages were forced to pose along with Hamas fighters and extremists kissing the head.
“In light of Hamas' repeated violations, including the ironic exploitation of hostages for rituals and propaganda purposes that humiliate our hostages, it has been decided that the release of the next hostages will be guaranteed and that the release of the terrorists planned yesterday will be delayed.
Hamas called the delay a “serious violation,” but the treatment of prisoners in extremist groups was condemned by international groups, including the United Nations.
Funerals were held for Siri Vivas and her sons after their bodies handed over by Hamas remained.
The Red Cross vehicle carrying the bodies of four Israeli hostages leaves the pickup point on February 27, 2025 after Hamas handed over the ceremony without a ceremony in Gaza. (Abdallah fs alattar/anadolu via Getty Images)
“Under international law, the delivery of bodies is [the] The deceased must comply with a prohibition of cruel, inhuman or deteriorating treatment and ensure that the dignity of the deceased and his family is respected,” the UN Geneva said it had given the quote last week to High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Talc.
UN Ambassador Danny Danon told Fox News Digital that Hamas' “ritual” was “defeated by evil.”
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On Saturday, January 25th, 2025, after being released from Israeli prison after a ceasefire agreement with Israel, the bus carrying Palestinian security prisoners will be greeted by the crowd. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
“For 16 months, Israel has fought against crazy terrorist organizations that value human life, especially if they are Israelis or Jews. Our hostages.” Danon said.
Rachel Wolf and Yael Rotem-Kuriel of Associated Press and Fox News contributed to this report.
