Hamas Suspends Gaza Hostage Release

Stand for Israel  |  February 10, 2025

Hamas, Islamic Jihad and thousands of Gazans seen outside the house of Sinwar in Khan Younis, Gaza, where two Israeli hostages were released to the Red Cross on January 30, 2025.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad and thousands of Gazans seen outside the house of Sinwar in Khan Younis, Gaza, where two Israeli hostages were released to the Red Cross on January 30, 2025. (Photo: Abed Rahim Khaatib/Flash90)

Hamas is blaming Israel for breaking terms of the ceasefire agreement, and so the terror group has decided to pause the hostage deal until further notice, reports The Jerusalem Post:

Hamas announced on its Telegram account on Monday that it is canceling the release of hostages on February 15 until further notice due to an Israeli violation.

In light of Hamas’s announcement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consulted with top security officials and has moved the security cabinet meeting to earlier on Tuesday, with it now being scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. local time.