Israel resumed the release of Palestinian prisoners following a temporary delay ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who cited concerns over chaotic conditions surrounding Hamas's release of Israeli hostages.
The Israeli government initially postponed the prisoner exchange, demanding assurances from mediators that future hostage handovers would be conducted safely. The US, Qatar, and Egypt, which brokered the ceasefire deal, conveyed commitments to ensure the orderly transfer of hostages in the next phases, prompting Israel to proceed with releasing Palestinian detainees.
