A Hamas spokesman said terrorist groups would delay the release of the next planned hostage in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement.
“For the past three weeks, resistance leadership has been monitoring the enemy's violations and failure to fulfill its consensual obligations, including delays that allow the return of those who have been evacuated to the Northern Gaza Strip. They targeted them in a firefight. Hamas military division spokesman Abu Obeida refused to enter the area across Gaza and to allow any kind of relief supplies to enter as agreed. said resistance is implementing all obligations.
“Therefore, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, the release of Zionist prisoners will be postponed until further notice and until the occupation retroactively compensates its eligibility for the past few weeks,” he said. “We will reaffirm our commitment to the terms of the contract, as long as the profession is committed to them.”
Israel and Hamas are in the middle of a six-week ceasefire. Meanwhile, Hamas has pledged to acquire 33 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on October 7, 2023.
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Israeli prisoners from left to right, Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Levi, who were held hostage by Hamas in Gaza from October 7, 2023, were escorted by Hamas fighters and then Red Cross in Deia. You will be escorted before being handed over to Albara, Central Gaza Strip, Saturday, February 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Since the ceasefire took effect last month, the side has conducted five swaps, releasing 21 hostages and more than 730 Palestinian prisoners. The next exchange, scheduled for the next Saturday, calls for three more Israeli hostages to be released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
“Hamas' announcement to stop the release of Israeli hostages is a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement and hostage release agreement,” Israel Katz said on Monday. “I gave instructions [Israeli Defense Forces] The IDF is to maintain the highest level of preparation for all Gaza scenarios and to strengthen the defense of the Israeli community. We will not allow him to return to reality on October 7th. ”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is conducting an immediate security assessment, Israeli media reported.
Israeli prisoners or Levy, held hostage by Hamas in Gaza from October 7, 2023, are escorted to Hamas fighters before being handed over to the Red Cross of Daial Roses in the central Gaza Strip on Saturday, February 8th. It will be done. 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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Hostages and Missing Family Forum, a volunteer group dedicated to bringing the October 7 victims into the home, has issued a statement.
“In response to Hamas' recent announcement, we have urgently requested assistance from the mediator to help us recover and implement existing transactions effectively,” the forum said. This agreement leads to the safe return of 76 brothers and sisters. ”
On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Rehan family are in their camp in their abandoned home amid the widespread destruction caused by Israeli forces ground and air attacks in Jabarya, Gaza Strip. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
“Like the shocking situation of hostages announced last Saturday, there is no doubt about recent evidence from those announced — time is essential, and all hostages are urgent from this horrifying situation. “We must be saved by the forum.”
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Hamas released three frail Israeli Gantts. Civilian Eli Sharabi, 52. Or, Levy, 34, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56, 56, after forcing them to talk to them at a handover ceremony. Israel liberated 183 Palestinian prisoners in turn that day.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump commented on the conditions for hostages for released Israelis, saying he “appeared like a Holocaust survivor.”
“I don't know how long I can take it,” Trump said, referring to the treatment of hostages, adding, “At some point, we'll lose patience.”
Yonat Friling and the Associated Press of Fox News contributed to this report.
