'Lies to break ceasefire': Hamas defends hostage propaganda ceremonies
Hamas claimed that the ceremonies don't insult the released hostages and that they "reflect the humane and dignified treatment of them."
Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen and Omer Wenkert, hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, are released as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)Updated: