Israel has announced a delay in the release of over 100 Palestinian prisoners following what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as 'horrific scenes' during a hostage handover in Gaza. The prisoners were scheduled to be released as part of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.
The decision to postpone the release was made by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz to ensure the safe exit of Israeli hostages. The Israeli government has demanded assurances from the mediators of the ceasefire deal regarding the safety of the hostages.
