Hamas delays release of more hostages, accuses Israel of violating ceasefire
Israeli captive Eli Sharabi, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, is escorted by Hamas fighters before being handed over to the Red Cross in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday Feb. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
A Hamas spokesman has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with air strikes, and said that next Saturday’s hostage release would be delayed.
Israel and Hamas are in the middle of a six-week ceasefire during which Hamas is releasing dozens of the hostages captured in its attack on October 7 2023 in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
