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Posted on February 23, 2025
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Hamas accuses Israel of delaying the hostage handover, calling it a pretext to avoid obligations under the Gaza ceasefire, and criticizes Netanyahu's decision.
DUBAI (Reuters) - Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel's decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages' handover ceremonies are "humiliating" was false and a pretext to evade Israel's obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin "Netanyahu's decision reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement, represents a clear violation of its terms, and shows the occupation's lack of reliability in implementing its obligations," Ezzat El Rashq, a member of the Hamas political bureau, said in a statement.
(Reporting by Clauda Tanios; Editing by William Mallard)
Hamas condemned Israel's decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners, claiming it was a pretext to evade obligations.
Hamas believes Netanyahu's decision is a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement and a clear violation of its terms.
Hamas accuses Israel of a lack of reliability in honoring agreements related to the hostage handover.
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