Hamas has announced a delay in the release of remaining hostages, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. This comes amid escalating tensions following US President Trump's comments regarding Palestinian right of return and the Palestinian Authority's decision to end payments to prisoners' families.
JERUSALEM — Hamas said Monday it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire that now faces its most serious crisis since it began three weeks ago.
In an effort to improve relations with the Trump administration, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday ended a controversial system that paid stipends to the families of Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted in deadly attacks on Israel. The U.S. and Israel have said the so-called “martyrs fund” rewarded violence against Israel.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Hamas’ plan to delay the next release of hostages was “a complete violation” of the ceasefire agreement and that he instructed the Israeli military to be on the highest level of alert. The Hostages and Missing Family Forum, which represents many of the hostage families, called on mediating countries to restore the existing deal.
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