Hamas accuses Israel of using handover ceremony claims to delay prisoner releases

Hamas criticized Israel's postponement of Palestinian prisoner releases, claiming the justification of "humiliating" handover ceremonies is false. They argue this move is a tactic to avoid fulfilling obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Ezzat El Rashq, a Hamas official, stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision disrupts the agreement and violates its terms. He emphasized that it shows Israel's unreliability in meeting its commitments.