section_path: Violations and deviations by Palestinian militant groups/During release process
section_name: During release process
paragraph_text: During release process
  
  On 25 January, IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that Hamas violated the hostage exchange agreement by releasing female soldiers before returning all civilian women. The prime minister issued a statement that as a result of the violation, Israel will not allow Gazans re-entrance to northern Gaza until the release of the final civilian woman, Arbel Yehud, who was supposed to be released on 25 January. Hamas responded that this was a technical issue. On the night between 26 and 27 January, Hamas and PIJ announced that on 30 January, it would release three hostages, including Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger, and one other adult hostage. In response, the IDF allowed Gazans to cross the Netzarim area and return to the northern Gaza Strip.
  
  On 23 February, Israel said that Hamas had violated the ceasefire by conducting humiliating ceremonies upon hostages' release and using hostages for propaganda purposes.