Jerusalem, Feb 22, 2025 (AFP) - Israel suspends prisoner release after six Gaza hostages freed: sources

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Israeli officials said the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday has been delayed, after six hostages were freed under a fragile Gaza truce that is nearing the end of its first phase. While Israel was meant to release Palestinians in its custody in exchange for the six Israelis taken back home, Israeli officials said it may only happen after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a security consultation later on Sa......

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