No One Has Any Idea How Many Israeli Hostages Are Alive: Hamas
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has reached a critical juncture, with the fate of the remaining 120 Israeli hostages in Gaza becoming a pivotal issue in negotiations. A senior Hamas official recently disclosed to CNN a troubling uncertainty: “No one has an idea” how many of these hostages are still alive. This revelation casts a shadow over the already fraught efforts to broker a ceasefire and end the violence. Osama Hamdan, a spokesperson and political bureau member of Hamas, spoke to CNN from Beirut, outlining the militant group's demands. According to Hamdan, any deal to release the hostages must include a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. He criticized the latest proposal, introduced by U.S. President Joe Biden, for failing to meet these conditions. Hamdan emphasized the need for Israel to clearly commit to ending hostilities and allowing Palestinians to determine their future and rebuild their so...
