"Shocking scenes"
Israel suspends release due to angry mob
The pictures of the released Hamas hostages are going around the world. One last time, they are smuggled through the angry mob of Hamas fighters. Due to the chaotic conditions, Israel is now suspending the release of Palestinians.
"Until further notice", the Israeli army radio announced on Thursday, citing security circles and without giving reasons.
Hostages with panic in their eyes
Earlier, eight Israeli hostages had been released in the Gaza Strip under chaotic and threatening circumstances. The hostages were to be exchanged for 110 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas attempts show of force
The handover of the hostages was staged by the Islamists on Thursday as a demonstration of power: Fighters from the militant Palestinian organization Islamic Jihad, dressed from head to toe in black and wearing masks, pushed two hostages through a screaming and menacingly jostling crowd to Red Cross vehicles.
An 80-year-old man was pushed back and forth. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of "shocking scenes".
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