Israel expected the release of three soldiers and a specific civilian but that’s not what the terror group told the Qatari mediators.
The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Friday night that it had received a list of hostages slated for release by Hamas on Saturday. The list, delivered by Qatar’s prime minister to Mossad Director David Barnea, does not align with Israel’s expectations, raising significant challenges in the already delicate negotiation process.
This latest development is part of the second phase of a broader agreement, under which four hostages are expected to be released. However, the discrepancy between the expected and actual list has sparked intense deliberations within the Israeli government.
Discussions with mediators are ongoing, as Israeli authorities carefully review the list and evaluate their options. The government is also considering whether to proceed with related commitments, such as delaying the withdrawal from Netzarim and facilitating the return of Gaza residents to the northern Gaza Strip. According to the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson, this process is set to begin Sunday, provided Hamas adheres to the agreed terms.
The hostage release negotiations, facilitated by Qatar, have been fraught with challenges. Each step forward appears to introduce new complications, testing the resilience and determination of all parties involved. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government now faces a pivotal decision: whether to accept the current terms or push for adjustments to address Israel’s concerns over the missing individuals.
This latest twist highlights the complexity of the ongoing conflict and the immense pressure on Israeli officials to secure the release of hostages while navigating the broader strategic and humanitarian implications of the deal.
Well Hamas and the Sauds are running the show and are showing the world Islamist Terrorist are the big boss here. 120 Killer pigs for 4 innocent women who for sure were raped to death??? No something is not right here. Pull out the hostages and blow the whole Islamist show!
With every person you talk in her/his language.
Unfortunately with barbarians you have no choice but to learn and talk in barbarian. That’s the only language that they understand.
No concessions, no appeasement… Firm, cruel and forceful!!
But the dilemma is that we have our hostages.
I do not envy Bibi. I don’t know what I would do if I were in his place. Carpet bomb the whole strip, OR say “yes sir” till the hostages are back, and then carpet bomb the whole strip and then suffer the consequences…
Ask the Europeans to provide the terrorists with government family members.
We ask Hashem to help us to bring hostages back safely
Trusting them in any way is s grave mistake and trap: Hatna…
Did anyone really expect Hamas to comply? They never have before!