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@JoeTruzman: "Hamas is leveraging the hostage situation to assert its power and control. The Islamist group recognizes that the hostages are its most significant asset in maintaining its authority. By amplifying minor alleged violations by Israel, Hamas is orchestrating delays in the hostage exchange process. Hamas has effectively signaled that it will continue to withhold the release of hostages until it is confident in its grip on power in the Gaza Strip. This calculated approach suggests that the group will remain committed to creating delays as part of its broader strategy to continue its rule in Gaza."
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‘We’ll See How Tough They Are’: Trump Piles Pressure on Hamas to Meet Deadline for Release of Israeli Hostages New analysis from @JoeTruzman and @BenCohenOpinion: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/02/11/well-see-how-tough-they-are-trump-piles-pressure-on-hamas-to-meet-deadline-for-release-of-israeli-hostages/