Israel has suspended the release of terrorists from Israel who were being exchanged for the hostages released on Sunday in the wake of the terrifying scenes Islamic Jihad forced the hostages Arbel Yehud, Gadi Mozes, and five Thai nationals to endure before being transferred to the Red Cross.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz ordered the suspension of the release of the terrorists until they receive guarantees from the mediators that hostages to be released in the next stage will not endure such scenes of terror.

The terrorists were already on the bus when the decision was made and the guards ordered them off the bus.

The hostages were forced to walk through a jeering mob of human animals surrounded by masked and armed terrorists in a wild scene of bestiality and cruelty.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issued a statement saying: “I view with utmost severity the shocking scenes during the release of our hostages. This is additional proof of the inconceivable brutality of the Hamas terrorist organization.”

“I demand that the mediators make certain that such terrible scenes do not recur, and guarantee the safety of our hostages.”

“Whoever dares to harm our hostages will pay the price.”

It was later reported that “understandings” have been reached regarding the future release of hostages and the terrorists will be released at 5 p.m.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)