Palestinian Prisoners' Release Halted: Israel Delays

Prisoner Release Delayed as Hostage Situation Unresolved

The Israeli Prime Minister's office confirmed early on Sunday that the planned release of Palestinian prisoners scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until the safe return of all hostages is guaranteed.

A helicopter transporting Hisham Al-Sayed, a hostage released from captivity in Gaza as part of the hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, lands at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Tel Aviv, Israel February 22, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun