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Israeli Government Delays Release Of Palestinian Prisoners After Hostage Incident

Hostages are released as part of a deal between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas

The Israeli government has announced a delay in the planned release of 110 Palestinian prisoners following the condemnation of the chaotic events that unfolded during the handover of two Israeli and five Thai hostages in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

The delay comes after the Israeli government expressed its disapproval of the disorderly scenes that surrounded the hostage exchange. The incident took place earlier on Thursday and has prompted the government to reassess the situation.

The planned release of the 110 Palestinian prisoners was scheduled for Thursday but has now been postponed in light of the recent events. The decision to delay the release was made in response to the circumstances surrounding the handover of the hostages.

Delay follows disorderly scenes during hostage handover in Khan Younis, Gaza.
Israeli government postpones release of 110 Palestinian prisoners.
Two Israeli and five Thai hostages involved in the chaotic exchange.

The handover of the two Israeli and five Thai hostages in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, was marred by chaos, leading to the Israeli government's decision to halt the prisoner release. The government has condemned the disorderly scenes that unfolded during the exchange, prompting a reevaluation of the situation.

As a result of the chaotic events in Khan Younis, the Israeli government has put the release of the 110 Palestinian prisoners on hold. The government cited the need to address the circumstances surrounding the hostage handover before proceeding with the planned release.

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