🟢 Hamas Political Bureau member Izzat Al-Rishq: — In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful The Hamas movement strongly condemns the occupation’s decision to delay the release of Palestinian prisoners. This decision once again exposes the occupation’s evasions and its renouncement of its commitments. The occupation’s claim that the "handover ceremonies are humiliating" is a false pretext and a flimsy excuse aimed at evading its obligations under the agreement. These ceremonies do not involve any humiliation of the prisoners; rather, they reflect a dignified and humane treatment towards them. The real humiliation is what our prisoners endure during the release process, including torture, beatings, and deliberate humiliation up until the last moments. Palestinian prisoners are released with their hands shackled and their eyes blindfolded, while their families are threatened not to hold any celebrations to welcome their freed sons. Netanyahu’s decision reflects a deliberate attempt to obstruct the agreement, constituting a clear violation of its terms and demonstrating the occupation’s unreliability in fulfilling its commitments. We call on mediators and the international community to assume their responsibilities and pressure the occupation to implement the agreement and release the prisoners without any delay. Sunday, 24 Sha’ban 1446 AH Corresponding to: February 23, 2025