According to Israeli officials, Israel will delay the exchange of seventh hostage-prisoners in protest against Hamas’ “derogatory” “abusive” treatment.
The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Sunday morning, Netanyahu’s office issued a statement that condemned the Hamas publicity generated during the exchange.
“In the light of the repeated violations of Hamas, including the ceremonies that humiliate our hostages and humiliate our hostages for publicity objectives, it has been decided to delay the release of terrorists that tomorrow Planned for.
The statement came after Hamas fighters exploited Israeli prisoners, while they were released. On Saturday, five of the six -free hostages were in front of a crowd with armed terrorists, including three Israeli hostages who posed with terrorists.
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The Palestinians gathered as Hamas fighters, who escort red cross vehicles in front of the handover of Israeli hostages in Nucherat, Central Gaza Strip on Saturday. (AP Photo/Abdel Karim Hana)
Omar Venkart, Omar Shem Tov and Elia Cohen were among the hostages, who were forced to pose with terrorists. The Shem tow was also forced to look cheerful, kissing two terrorists on the head and kissed the crowd.
The three also wore fake army uniforms, although captured by Hums.
At another recent ceremony by Hamas, four coffins were placed in front of a caricature of Netanyahu with a banner, stating, “War criminal Netanyahu and his Nazi army killed him with missiles from Zioni war planes.”
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Terrorists of Palestinian Hamas gather at the site of handing over the bodies of four Israeli hostages at Khan Younis in Southern Gaza on Thursday. (IAD Baba/AFP via Getty Image)
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Israeli United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon called the gesture “evil and deprived”.
“For 16 months, Israel has been fighting a deranged terrorist organization that does not have any value on human life, especially if it is Israeli or Jew – while all international institutions such as International Institutes avoid condemning United Nations and formal Ask for immediate return Our hostages, “ Danon said.
The United Nations also condemned the coffin incident.
Israelis stands under the placards with photographs of hostages during 10 February. 10 rally marked the 24th birthday of Alon Ohail, which is held hostage in hostage square in hostages. )
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The United Nations Geneva said on the X, “Under international law, any hand of the residues of the deceased must follow the prohibition of cruel, inhuman or derogatory treatment, ensuring respect for the dignity of the deceased and their families.” Quotes Volcker Tourist to the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Rachel Wolf of Associated Press and Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
