Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited ‘ceremonies that humiliate our hostages and the cynical exploitation of our hostages for propaganda purposes.’

Hamas has said that it will not continue negotiations with Israel on a ceasefire agreement unless Palestinian prisoners are released as agreed. Israel announced on Sunday that it was delaying the

The six Israelis were the last living captives set to be released in the first phase of the cease-fire. The agreement, strained for weeks, has an uncertain future.