The release of Israeli and Thai hostages in Gaza was marred by chaotic scenes, prompting Israeli leaders to condemn the event and temporarily delay the release of Palestinian prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused the planned release of 110 Palestinian detainees after footage showed a large crowd celebrating the handover of the hostages in Khan Younis. While the release of Israeli soldier Agam Berger proceeded smoothly, the handover of two Israeli and five Thai civilians resulted in images of a jubilant crowd jostling the freed hostages. This incident sparked concerns of a repeat of a previous tragedy where Israeli soldiers were killed by a Palestinian mob. Later in the day, 110 Palestinian prisoners, including a former militant leader, were released from Ofer Prison in the West Bank, met with jubilation in Ramallah but met with restrictions by Israeli forces.
Chaotic scenes surrounding the release of Israel i and Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday brought condemnation from Israel i leaders and a temporary delay in the release of Palestinian prisoners, who were ultimately released later in the day.
But that solace has accompanied by astounding images of Hamas militants’ elaborate handover ceremonies – clearly designed to show that the group is still standing, despite the Israeli government’s promises of “total victory” over the perpetrators of the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust.
GAZA CONFLICT HOSTAGES CEASEFIRE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS HAMAS ISRAEL
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