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Israel delays Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed

A military helicopter carrying newly released Israeli hostage Tal Shoham arrives at Beilinson Hospital in the Rabin Medical Centre in Petah Tikva in central Israel on February 22, 2025. [AFP]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its "humiliating ceremonies" while releasing Israeli hostages.

Since the ceasefire came into effect on January 19, Hamas has released 25 Israeli hostages in well-rehearsed handovers, with masked militants parading the captives on stage and forcing them to wave at Gazans gathered to watch.

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