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Israel Halts Release of 110 Palestinian Prisoners Including Zakaria Al-Zubaidi After Gaza Chaos

Jan 30, 2025, 12:21 PM

Israel has suspended the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners, originally scheduled for today, following chaotic scenes during the release of seven hostages in the Gaza Strip. The decision was made by the Israeli political leadership, instructing the Israel Prison Service to halt the operation until further notice. Buses carrying the Palestinian detainees, including Zakaria Al-Zubaidi, were ordered to return to the prisons from which they had departed. The move comes in response to the disorderly and dangerous situation that unfolded in Khan Younes during the handover of the Israeli hostages.