11.02.2025 01:20
The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that it has instructed the Israeli Army to be on high alert following Hamas's announcement that the sixth round of prisoner exchanges, expected to take place on February 15, has been suspended until further notice.
Israel has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to be on high alert following Hamas's decision to suspend the prisoner exchange until further notice.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense issued a statement after Hamas announced that the sixth round of prisoner exchange, expected to take place on February 15, has been suspended until further notice.
INSTRUCTION GIVEN
Katz stated that Hamas's announcement of halting the release of Israeli prisoners is a complete violation of the ceasefire and the mutual prisoner exchange agreement, and he announced that he instructed the Israeli army to be fully prepared for any possible scenarios in Gaza.
HAMAS'S DECISION TO SUSPEND THE PRISONER EXCHANGE
Hamas announced that it has suspended the prisoner exchange with Israel. The armed wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, announced that the hostage exchange scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until further notice.
Hamas cited Israel's violations of the ceasefire as the reason, stating in a related announcement, "Over the past three weeks, we have observed Israel's violations of the terms of the agreement. Among the violations are the delays in the return of displaced persons to northern Gaza, the firing upon Palestinians in various areas of the Strip, and the prevention of any humanitarian aid from entering the region as agreed. Meanwhile, Hamas has fulfilled all its obligations."