John Spencer
Hamas also needs their ruthless terrorist to strengthen oppressive control over the Gazans but if it will return hostages, Israel will do it. Hamas can never be allowed to govern the Gaza Strip or rebuild military power (which it can’t if Israel maintains security control).
Voice From The East
🔴 Israeli security officials: Hamas plans to assign hundreds of the terrorists who are set to be released in the upcoming hostages deal to command positions within its military wing. Hamas confirms that the release of these prisoners will be used to rebuild its military strength and escalate activity in additional arenas, including Judea and Samaria. An article published in Hamas’s official outlet stated that Qatar and Turkey play a central role in providing political and financial support to the movement.