Hamas, led by political head Khaled Mashaal, is refusing to release any of the 134 Israeli hostages it holds until Israel meets several demands. These demands include ending the war, withdrawing its troops from Gaza, allowing all Gazans to return to their homes, and lifting the blockade on Gaza. Mashaal, who resides in Doha and is referred to as heading the 'Hamas Rapist Regime,' made these statements in various settings, including a women's event in Jordan and remarks that were echoed across different platforms. This stance has left the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) with the decision to potentially enter Rafah to destroy the final Hamas battalions and attempt to free the hostages. The situation underscores the complex dynamics of power, with Hamas seeking to maintain control over Gaza, a move critics argue would be detrimental to both Gazans and Israelis.
Hamas leader Khaled Mashal said today that Hamas will not release any hostages until Israel ends the war and fully withdraws from Gaza. Of course this means Hamas will be left in power in the Gaza Strip, which would be terrible for Gazans and an existential threat for Israelis. https://t.co/cYD9QDGTaS
Hamas will not release any of the 134 hostages it holds until Israel ends the war, withdraws its troops, allows all Gazans to return to their homes and lifts the blockade on the coastal enclave, the terrorist group’s leader Khaled Mashaal said. https://t.co/jUTqpq9a3S
Speaking at a women's event in Jordan, Khaled Mashal (the head of Hamas abroad, who lives in Doha) announced that the Hamas rapist regime will not release any hostages until Israel ends the war and withdraws from Gaza (leaving Hamas in power). https://t.co/xUQsftWf4W
Hamas political head Khaled Mashaal has declared that the terror group won’t release Israeli hostages until Israel withdraws from Gaza. That leaves the IDF with no choice but to go into Rafah to destroy the final Hamas battalions and fight to free the hostages.
The Hamas Rapist Regime is refusing to make a ceasefire/hostage deal because they want to keep doing the with the remaining hostages. https://t.co/myyqSyUfuX