Israel postpones Palestinian prisoner release over Hamas treatment of hostages

Israel has postponed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, originally set for Saturday, due to concerns over Hamas' treatment of Israeli hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu cited "humiliating" propaganda tactics used by Hamas during recent exchanges. The delay follows incidents where released hostages were paraded alongside armed militants, raising alarm in Israel. Netanyahu's office condemned these actions and stated that future exchanges would only proceed without such humiliating displays. The United Nations also criticized Hamas for its treatment of hostages, emphasizing the need for respect and dignity in any handover of remains.