Ingenious ‘Currency Squeeze’ May Extract Israeli Hostages

Mar 4, 2025 1:51 pm | News, Ticker, Virtual Jerusalem

A brilliant suggestion explores leveraging Hamas’s shekel reserves to negotiate hostage release without military intervention.

In a novel approach to resolving the hostage crisis in Gaza, experts are considering leveraging Hamas’s substantial currency reserves.

The idea revolves around the fact that Hamas reportedly holds large sums in older Israeli shekels, which might soon become obsolete.

By potentially retiring this currency, Hamas could face significant financial pressure, creating a strong incentive for negotiations.

Dr. Avi Weiss, an economist specializing in Middle Eastern conflicts, noted, “If this currency is phased out, Hamas would lose billions, potentially forcing them to rethink their strategy.”

This unconfirmed but thought-provoking suggestion has sparked interest among policy-makers. A senior Israeli official, who asked to remain anonymous, commented, “Exploring economic strategies could provide a new pathway to resolving this crisis without further bloodshed.”

While the proposal is still in its early stages, it highlights the ongoing search for innovative, non-military solutions to bring the hostages home safely.

5 Comments

  1. Judith Hope

    Please God , let it be so

  2. Istv

    May The Lordof hosts make it happend!!!

  3. sean Walsh

    Brilliant!

  4. Seth Chazanoff

    It sounds like it’s worth a shot.

  5. Jeff Zucker

    I have an alternative means of getting Hamas to surrender, SLEEP DEPRIVATION. No soldiers would need to be in Gaza; they would either have to be removed or given special ear protection. IAF fighters flying at supersonic speeds produce sonic booms randomly based on a principle of random reward in reverse. The level of anxiety within the fighting and civilian population would be tremendous, with them wondering when the next sonic attack will occur. Within a week, I would expect a complete surrender as people suffering from sleep deprivation will start to become delusional and unable to logically function.

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