Hamas attacks Israel

[jon-nyc]

I think the odds of Trump deciding to make a deal with even a weakened Iran are miniscule, I envision a joint attack on their nuclear program and maybe oil infrastructure within a few months. Notwithstanding that detail, it’s a good piece.

[LuFins Dad]

[jon-nyc]

@jon-nyc said in Hamas attacks Israel:

My guess is Bibi felt compelled but also figures Trump will have a low bar as to what constitutes a violation on the part of Hamas so it’ll be mere months before they can continue. In the mean time he gets some of the hostages back.

Confirmed. Also this is team Trump feeling the blowback. His supporters here and in Israel thought it would be Hamas’ feet held to the fire, not Israel’s.

[jon-nyc]

The below gave me a horrible thought- I wonder if any young ladies were killed recently in order to ‘return’ them without them sharing their experiences.

[jon-nyc]

Read the whole tweet. Top part is some deal politics news and bottom some additional details.

[jon-nyc]

Interior Minister Gvir taps out.

[George K]

[George K]

[jon-nyc]

When this temporary ceasefire is over it looks like there’s a lot of killing left to do.

[bachophile]

Just to emphasize the ugliness of this all, one of the girls freed today, Hamas reported killed in November. Imagine the family.

https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2334840/hamas-claims-israeli-hostage-daniella-gilboa-killed-in-northern-gaza-airstrike.html

[LuFins Dad]

What’s the actual number of live hostages released?

[jon-nyc]

It’s ongoing. A few a week for 42 or 45 days or something.

[LuFins Dad]

@jon-nyc said in Hamas attacks Israel:

It’s ongoing. A few a week for 42 or 45 days or something.

Right, but what’s the number of living hostages vs the number of corpses they’ve released so far?

[jon-nyc]

As of January 25, 2025, under the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, a total of seven Israeli hostages have been released.

Details of the Releases:
1. January 19, 2025: Hamas released three Israeli civilians:
• Emily Damari (28)
• Romi Gonen (24)
• Doron Steinbrecher (31)
These individuals were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross and subsequently reunited with their families in Israel. 
2. January 25, 2025: Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers:
• Karina Ariev (20)
• Daniella Gilboa (20)
• Naama Levy (20)
• Liri Albag (19)
These soldiers were released in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement. 

The ceasefire, which began on January 19, 2025, aims to halt the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza and includes provisions for further hostage releases and prisoner exchanges. Negotiations are ongoing, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, with plans for additional exchanges and Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza. 

It’s important to note that while these releases are significant steps toward de-escalation, Hamas still holds approximately 90 hostages. The situation remains dynamic, and further developments are anticipated as negotiations continue. 

[jon-nyc]

Careful your screen might get blurry.

[bachophile]

Reporting here already two Palestinian prisoners refusing to leave prison. (On the list of prisoners being sent to Gaza) and prefer prison.

[Horace]

@bachophile said in Hamas attacks Israel:

Reporting here already two Palestinian prisoners refusing to leave prison. (On the list of prisoners being sent to Gaza) and prefer prison.

They have a better life in an Israeli prison than they do in Gaza?

[Renauda]

@Horace

They’re probably fully aware that they are dead women/men walking once Hamas has its mitts on them.

[jon-nyc]

Yeah maybe they squealed for a better sentence or something.

[Mik]

Sure seemed to be a lot of Hamas fighters left at the release. We haven't seen the last of the killing from either side.