White House can’t rule out that terror groups other than Hamas have hostages in Gaza
White House Uncertain About Fate of Kidnapped Hostages in Gaza
An official from the White House has expressed uncertainty regarding the whereabouts of over 200 people who were kidnapped from southern Israel during a series of terrorist attacks last month. While Hamas, the largest terror organization in Gaza, led the attacks, there are suspicions that other groups, such as Palestinian Islamic Jihad, may also be holding some of the hostages.
Key Points:
- Only five hostages have been released so far, despite assistance from the United States.
- The White House does not have direct communication with Hamas.
- Qatar is involved in the negotiations, but progress has been limited.
- Israeli leaders refuse to agree to a ceasefire until the hostages are safely returned.
During the attacks, terrorists from Hamas and other groups crossed Israel’s border fence with Gaza, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,400 people, mostly civilians. The hostages, including women and children, were taken back to Gaza. The conditions and locations of the hostages remain unknown.
Yocheved Lifshitz, one of the first two hostages to be released, described the horrific conditions they endured in the underground Hamas tunnels. She mentioned the beatings they suffered but also acknowledged that the terrorists took care of their basic needs.
Hamas officials have made conflicting claims about the fate of the hostages, with some suggesting that they were killed and others threatening execution.
The White House and Israeli authorities are determined to secure the safe release of all the hostages, and a general ceasefire in Gaza is unlikely until this goal is achieved.
Source: The Washington Examiner
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