NNA - Hamas strongly condemned the Israeli government's decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners, noting that this decision once again reveals Israel's evasion of its obligations.

Sky News Arabia quoted Izzat al-Rishq, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, in a statement: "The occupation's claim that the handover ceremony is humiliating is a false claim and a flimsy pretext aimed at evading the agreement's obligations."

He added: "These ceremonies do not include any insult to the prisoners, but rather reflect their humane and dignified treatment."

He continued: "The Palestinian prisoners are released with their hands tied and blindfolded, and their families are threatened not to hold any celebrations to welcome their released sons."

The statement indicated that "Netanyahu's decision reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement, represents a clear violation of its terms, and shows the occupation's lack of reliability in implementing its obligations."

"We call on the mediators and the international community to assume their responsibilities and pressure the occupation to implement the agreement and release the prisoners without any delay," the statement concluded.

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