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Israel has delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners without explanation after Hamas released the last six living hostages expected under the ceasefire’s first phase
Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners is delayed “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies” at handovers of Israeli captives in Gaza
Hamas has freed all six hostages in the latest exchange even as heightened tension between the adversaries clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal