Israel refuses to hand over prisoners after disagreement
India, Feb. 24 -- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said early on Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends "humiliating ceremonies" it holds while handing over Israeli hostages. "In light of Hamas' repeated violations - including the disgraceful ceremonies that dishonour our hostages - it has been decided to delay the release of terrorists that was planned for yesterday (Saturday)", Netanyahu's office said in a statement. Since a ceasefire in Gaza on January 19, Hamas has released 25 Israeli hostages with masked militants parading the captives on stage. P12...
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