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Palestinian Bodies Returned Khan Younis - Palestine

Vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross carry the bodies of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after their transfer by Hamas under a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Bodies Returned Khan Younis - Palestine

Hamas militants stand guard as vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross (not pictured) carry the bodies of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after their transfer by Hamas under a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Bodies Returned Khan Younis - Palestine

Vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross carry the bodies of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after their transfer by Hamas under a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Bodies Returned Khan Younis - Palestine

Vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross carry the bodies of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after their transfer by Hamas under a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Bodies Returned Khan Younis - Palestine

Vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross carry the bodies of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after their transfer by Hamas under a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Bodies Returned Khan Younis - Palestine

Hamas militants stand guard as vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross (not pictured) carry the bodies of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after their transfer by Hamas under a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Bodies Returned Khan Younis - Palestine

Vehicles of the International Committee of the Red Cross carry the bodies of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after their transfer by Hamas under a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on October 15, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

Pallbearers carry the casket of Itzik Elgarat in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. His remains were returned 513 days after his abduction, following negotiations that led to a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

Gravesites are prepared for the burial of Itzik Elgarat in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. His remains were returned 513 days after his abduction, following negotiations that led to a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

People march with Israeli flags in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. Community members gather to honor the return and burial of Itzik Elgarat, who was abducted and killed during the October 7 attack and was recently repatriated in a hostage-prisoner exchange. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

Pallbearers carry the casket of Itzik Elgarat in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. His remains were returned 513 days after his abduction, following negotiations that led to a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

Mourners stand beside a table draped with an Israeli flag in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. Family and community members gather following the return and burial of Itzik Elgarat, who was abducted 513 days earlier and recently repatriated in a hostage-prisoner exchange. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

Gravesites are prepared for the burial of Itzik Elgarat in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. His remains were returned 513 days after his abduction, following negotiations that led to a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

Mourners stand beside a table draped with an Israeli flag in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. Family and community members gather following the return and burial of Itzik Elgarat, who was abducted 513 days earlier and recently repatriated in a hostage-prisoner exchange. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

A person sits alone on a bench in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. Community members gather to honor the return and burial of Itzik Elgarat, who was abducted and killed during the October 7 attack and was recently repatriated in a hostage-prisoner exchange. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

A man stands beside a table draped with an Israeli flag in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. Family and community members gather following the return and burial of Itzik Elgarat, who was abducted 513 days earlier and recently repatriated in a hostage-prisoner exchange. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

A man sits against a tree holding a flower in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. Community members gather to honor the return and burial of Itzik Elgarat, who was abducted and killed during the October 7 attack and was recently repatriated in a hostage-prisoner exchange. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return of Slain Hostage - Israel

A large crowd sits under trees in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on March 3, 2025. Community members gather to honor the return and burial of Itzik Elgarat, who was abducted and killed during the October 7 attack and was recently repatriated in a hostage-prisoner exchange. Photo by Aldema Milstein/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Palestinian Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas militants parade newly-released Israeli hostages Omer Shem Tov (L) and Omer Wankert on stage in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Three more Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas militants at a ceremony in central Gaza on February 22 after two others were released in the southern part of the Palestinian territory. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross In Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Palestinian Hamas fighters and people gather in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, as preparations take place for the release of three Israeli hostages as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner swap on February 22, 2025. Three more Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas militants at a ceremony in central Gaza on February 22 after two others were released in the southern part of the Palestinian territory. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

A member of the International Red Cross signs documents with a Hamas fighter, on a stage at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

A member of the International Red Cross signs documents with a Hamas fighter, on a stage at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

A member of the International Red Cross signs documents with a Hamas fighter, on a stage at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas militants parade newly-released Israeli hostages Omer Shem Tov (L) and Omer Wankert on stage in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Three more Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas militants at a ceremony in central Gaza on February 22 after two others were released in the southern part of the Palestinian territory. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters accompany Israeli hostage Eliya Cohen to be handed over to the Red Cross in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, after his release as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange on February 22, 2025. Three more Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas militants at a ceremony in central Gaza on February 22 after two others were released in the southern part of the Palestinian territory. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

A member of the International Red Cross speaks to Hamas fighters at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Palestinian Hamas fighters and people gather in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, as preparations take place for the release of three Israeli hostages as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner swap on February 22, 2025. Three more Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas militants at a ceremony in central Gaza on February 22 after two others were released in the southern part of the Palestinian territory. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Families ‘Devastated’ After Israel Postpones Detainee Release

Palestinian families react after Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners, scheduled to be released in the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange, in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah early on February 23, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on February 23 that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. Israeli authorities had delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday in exchange for six hostages freed from Gaza, prompting Palestinian militant group Hamas to accuse Israel of a "blatant violation" of the truce deal. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

A child looks on as Palestinians and Hamas fighters gather shortly before the release of three Israeli hostages as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner swap, in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on February 22, 2025. Three more Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas militants at a ceremony in central Gaza on February 22 after two others were released in the southern part of the Palestinian territory. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Hands Over Israeli Hostages To Red Cross - Gaza

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of two Israeli hostages in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages on February 22, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM