A Hamas spokesperson mentioned Monday that the terrorist group will delay the subsequent deliberate launch of hostages within the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire settlement.
“Over the previous three weeks, the resistance management has monitored the enemy’s violations and failure to meet its obligations below the settlement; together with the delay in permitting the return of the displaced to the northern Gaza Strip, focusing on them with direct shelling and gunfire in varied areas throughout Gaza, and denying reduction provides of all types to enter as agreed, whereas the resistance has applied all its obligations,” Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’ navy wing, mentioned.Â
“Subsequently, the discharge of the Zionist prisoners subsequent Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, will likely be postponed till additional discover, and till the occupation commits to and offers compensation for the entitlements of the previous weeks retroactively,” he mentioned. “We reaffirm our dedication to the phrases of the settlement, so long as the occupation stays dedicated to them.”
Israel and Hamas are within the midst of a six-week ceasefire, throughout which Hamas has dedicated to releasing 33 hostages captured in its Oct. 7, 2023 assault in trade for practically 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
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Israeli captives, from left to the proper, Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy, who’ve been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, are escorted by Hamas fighters earlier than being handed over to the Purple Cross in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on Saturday Feb. 8, 2025. (AP Picture/Abdel Kareem Hana)
The edges have carried out 5 swaps because the ceasefire went into impact final month, releasing 21 hostages and greater than 730 Palestinian prisoners. The subsequent trade, scheduled for subsequent Saturday, calls for 3 extra Israeli hostages to be freed in trade for lots of of Palestinian prisoners.
“Hamas’ announcement to cease the discharge of Israeli hostages is a blatant violation of the ceasefire settlement and the hostage launch deal,” Israeli Protection Minister Israel Katz mentioned Monday. “I’ve instructed the [Israeli Defense Forces] IDF to keep up the very best stage of readiness for any attainable situation in Gaza and to fortify the protection of Israeli communities. We is not going to enable a return to the fact of Oct. 7.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a right away safety evaluation, Israeli media reported.Â
Israeli captive Or Levy, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, is escorted by Hamas fighters earlier than being handed over to the Purple Cross in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (AP Picture/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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The Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board, a volunteer group devoted to bringing the surviving Oct. 7 victims residence, launched a press release.Â
“In response to Hamas’s current announcement, we have now urgently requested help from the mediating international locations to assist restore and implement the prevailing deal successfully,” the discussion board mentioned. “We stand with the Israeli authorities and encourage sustaining the situations that may make sure the profitable continuation of the settlement, resulting in the secure return of our 76 brothers and sisters.”Â
The Rehan household of their encampment within the ruins of their residence amid widespread destruction attributable to the Israeli navy’s floor and air offensive in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Picture/Abdel Kareem Hana)
“Latest proof from these launched, in addition to the stunning situations of the hostages launched final Saturday, leaves no room for doubt – time is of the essence, and all hostages should be urgently rescued from this horrific state of affairs,” the discussion board added.Â
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Hamas launched three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages – civilians Eli Sharabi, 52; Or Levy, 34, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56 – on Saturday after forcing them to talk at a handover ceremony. Israel in flip freed 183 Palestinian prisoners that day.Â
On Sunday, President Donald Trump commented on the situations of the launched Israeli hostages, saying they “regarded like Holocaust survivors” and “like they haven’t had a meal in a month.”
“I don’t understand how for much longer we will take that,” Trump mentioned, referring to the therapy of the hostages, including, “You realize, in some unspecified time in the future, we’re gonna lose our persistence.”
Fox Information’ Yonat Friling and The Related Press contributed to this report.
