What’s Behind Hamas’s Threat to Stall the Release of Hostages, and How Israel Should Respond
For the terrorists, Israel’s suffering is the ultimate victory.
February 12, 2025
What’s Behind Hamas’s Threat to Stall the Release of Hostages, and How Israel Should Respond
For the terrorists, Israel’s suffering is the ultimate victory.
Hamas declared yesterday that it won’t release more hostages “until further notice.” Given the timing and wording of the announcement—several days before the release was supposed to take place, and speaking of a delay rather than a halt—Ron Ben-Yishai concludes that it is a negotiating tactic, aimed at “creating a temporary crisis to gain leverage.” Therefore, writes Ben-Yishai, “Hamas may reverse its decision by Saturday.” He adds:
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