Israel has halted the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners, citing Hamas's "humiliating ceremonies" during hostage handovers. The move came after six Israeli hostages were freed, with reports emerging of their harrowing conditions—kept in darkness, starved, and chained. The hostage crisis has intensified public outrage, especially after Hamas allegedly forced captives to watch others being released. Meanwhile, Iran has escalated legal pressure, calling for swift action against Netanyahu at the ICC over alleged war crimes. As international tensions rise, the fragile ceasefire faces new threats.
