Hamas postpones release of Israeli hostages over ‘ceasefire violations’

Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida said that since the ceasefire began on January 19, Israel has delayed the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza.

Hamas announced on Monday that it would halt the release of Israeli hostages until further notice, alleging Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, Reuters reported.

Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida said that since the ceasefire began on January 19, Israel has delayed the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, continued military shelling and gunfire targeting Gazans, and blocked the entry of relief materials into the region.