Hamas states ‘israeli’ regime’s tactics cause more deaths among hostages

Hamas has stated that the Israeli military’s admission of its involvement in the deaths of six captives substantiates the Palestinian Resistance’s version of events and undermines the credibility of the Israeli narrative, holding the Israeli forces accountable for the ensuing repercussions.

The movement has criticized the actions of Israeli occupation forces, stating that the recent deaths of additional Israeli captives highlight the shortcomings of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy of using force to secure the release of hostages. It argued that rather than facilitating their freedom, military pressure has led to further casualties among the captives.

Hamas has attributed direct responsibility to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the deaths of numerous captives, citing the lack of a successful negotiation as a primary cause. The group reiterated its stance that resolving the ongoing conflict requires an end to what it terms as aggression, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and progress towards a prisoner exchange agreement.

An investigation conducted by the Israeli military has suggested that its forces may be responsible for the deaths of six Palestinian prisoners following an airstrike targeting a location in Khan Younis, situated in the southern Gaza Strip.

The Israeli military reported that on August 20, they discovered the remains of six hostages and six Palestinian militants in a tunnel near a location that had been targeted in February.

The investigation’s findings, released on Wednesday, revealed that the six captives bore evidence of gunshot injuries. Nearby, the deceased bodies of the Resistance fighters who had been overseeing them were also discovered.

The investigation has revealed that the Israeli air force executed a “precise” airstrike on February 14 targeting infrastructure in Khan Younis, which was believed to be associated with Hamas leadership. The findings suggest a high likelihood that the deaths of the captives were the result of this airstrike, as it took place in close proximity to their position.

Hamas has emphasized that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump should address his warning of “serious consequences” regarding the continued captivity in Gaza to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, as the deadline for the release of captives approaches on January 20.

Bassem Naeem, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining efforts to broker a ceasefire and finalize a prisoner exchange agreement.

The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has reported that 33 Israeli captives held by Palestinian forces have been killed, with some allegedly unaccounted for. Hamas has attributed the fatalities to the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his military, which the group referred to as a “fascist army.”

Hamas has issued a stark warning to Israel, cautioning that ongoing military actions could result in the permanent loss of Israeli captives. The group urged Israel to take action promptly, stating, “By persisting in your reckless war, you risk losing your prisoners forever. Act before it’s too late.”

The movement released a video accompanying its message, highlighting the Israeli military actions that resulted in the deaths and disappearances of Israeli prisoners within the Gaza Strip.

The al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of Hamas, has publicly released video footage depicting an Israeli prisoner taken into custody on October 7, 2023.

In a recently released video, Israeli captive Idan Alexander issued a message directed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of abandoning the captives and failing to address their plight.

Alexander expressed his frustration upon hearing communications addressed to the Israeli public and media. He noted reports of an offer amounting to $5 million for the safe return of prisoners.

He stated, “It is the responsibility of the prime minister to safeguard both the citizens and the armed forces, and you have failed to fulfill this duty.”