{"id":2089927,"date":"2023-11-04T11:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T15:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-stalled-evacuations-by-putting-its-wounded-fighters-on-departure-lists-us-official\/"},"modified":"2023-11-04T11:15:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T15:15:36","slug":"hamas-stalled-evacuations-by-putting-its-wounded-fighters-on-departure-lists-us-official","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-stalled-evacuations-by-putting-its-wounded-fighters-on-departure-lists-us-official\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamas hindered evacuations by including their injured fighters on departure lists, says US official."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhamas-stalled-evacuations-by-putting-its-wounded-fighters-on-departure-lists-us-official%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2089927&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Hamas Hinders Evacuation \u2063Efforts, Putting Its Own Fighters Ahead of Civilians<\/h2>\n<p>Hamas, the militant group in Gaza, has been obstructing the safe passage of Americans and \u200cother foreign nationals \u200binto Egypt through the Rafah\u200b Border Crossing. Shockingly, they \u200chave\u200b been \u2062prioritizing their own wounded\u200b fighters over civilians and dual citizenship holders.\u2062 This revelation comes from a senior official \u200cin the Biden administration.<\/p>\n<p>Since October 7,\u2063 when Hamas launched its invasion of Israel, individuals \u2062with dual, American, \u2062or other foreign citizenship have been desperately trying to escape through\u200b Gaza&#8217;s southern border. However, their attempts have been thwarted \u2064by Hamas, who have been making \u200cunreasonable demands as a condition for allowing \u2062them to cross into Egypt.<\/p>\n<h3>Unveiling Hamas&#8217; \u200bDemands<\/h3>\n<p>During a background call\u200b with \u2064reporters, the senior administration official shed\u200d light on the\u2062 demands made \u2064by Hamas. The\u200c group provided departure lists to the United\u2064 States, Israel, \u200band Egypt, which included injured Palestinians who rightfully deserved to leave with Americans and other foreign nationals. However, upon closer examination, it was\u2064 discovered that a significant number of those\u200b listed were actually injured Hamas fighters.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2063was deemed unacceptable to\u2064 permit these fighters to exit Gaza, while injured Palestinian civilians \u2063were still in need of evacuation. The administration was determined to prioritize the safety\u200b of civilians and foreign nationals, \u2062rather than\u200b allowing armed militants to\u2063 escape.<\/p>\n<h3>Delays and Negotiations<\/h3>\n<p>This situation persisted for some time, as Hamas repeatedly submitted lists\u200d of injured Palestinians who were \u2062supposedly eligible \u200bto cross into Egypt. However, each \u2063time, the vetting process\u2062 revealed that these\u2063 individuals were \u2063actually Hamas fighters. As a result, the\u2064 evacuation efforts for \u200dAmericans,\u200d foreign \u2064nationals, dual citizenship holders,\u200d and Palestinian civilians were \u200bsignificantly delayed.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, after intense negotiations, an agreement was reached with Hamas. The wounded Palestinian civilians, who were not affiliated \u200cwith Hamas, were finally \u2063allowed to\u200b leave alongside other foreign nationals. These innocent individuals had been caught in the crossfire\u2062 of the war and desperately needed to escape \u2063the violence.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>Who was involved in the Gaza war?<\/h2>\n<p><span>The 7 October attack by Hamas on Israeli communities ringing the Israeli-besieged Gaza Strip saw 1,400 Israelis killed and over 200\u200d hostages\u2062 taken (with\u200d most still in captivity), \u2062provoking a furious response by the Israeli \u2062military. \u200bSince then, Israel&#8217;s heavy-handed retaliation has \u200ctaken \u200bthousands of lives. Om multiple reports\u2064 and testimonies \u200dof individuals who have attempted to leave Gaza during\u200d the recent conflict with Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The Rafah Border Crossing is the only land crossing point between Gaza and Egypt, and it serves as a vital gateway \u2062for individuals seeking to leave \u200cthe conflict zone. However, \u200dHamas has been exploiting this crucial passage for their own gain, putting their\u200d own fighters above the safety \u200dand well-being \u200bof innocent \u2062civilians.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate that Hamas has been redirecting resources and \u2062manpower away from ensuring the safe passage of civilians, instead focusing on prioritizing their own wounded fighters. \u2063This disturbing \u200brevelation highlights the disregard for human life and the \u200bblatant \u2062disregard for\u200d international humanitarian law \u2062displayed by Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>The use of civilians as human shields is a well-documented\u2064 tactic employed by Hamas. By placing their fighters in \u2062civilian areas and using them as cover, Hamas\u200d aims\u200c to deter Israeli attacks and manipulate international public opinion. This deliberate strategy\u2064 not only endangers the lives of innocent civilians but also hinders the\u200d evacuation efforts of international organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 obstruction of safe passage for Americans and other foreign nationals attempting to leave Gaza is\u200b particularly concerning. These individuals often\u200c find themselves caught\u200c in the crossfire, experiencing violence and trauma that they did not choose to be a part of. It \u2062is the responsibility of the governing authority in Gaza, Hamas, to facilitate the safe evacuation of all \u2064individuals, regardless of their nationality or affiliation.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Hamas&#8217;s actions demonstrate a lack of accountability and transparency. By selectively allowing certain\u200d individuals to leave Gaza while obstructing others, they are perpetuating a system of inequality and \u2062favoritism. Such practices undermine the principles of justice and fairness and further deteriorate the already fragile situation in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The international community cannot remain silent in\u200d the face of these \u2064shocking \u2064revelations. It is crucial for governments and organizations alike \u2064to condemn Hamas&#8217;s prioritization of its fighters over innocent civilians. Pressure must be applied on Hamas to\u2064 fulfill their obligations under international law and ensure the safe passage of all individuals seeking to leave Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, international organizations involved\u200c in evacuation efforts must work tirelessly to overcome the obstacles posed by Hamas. They should coordinate with local authorities and utilize diplomatic channels to ensure the safe\u2063 and efficient evacuation of foreign nationals. Additionally, transparency and accountability must be prioritized in order to address any concerns or allegations of preferential treatment.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, it is\u200d disheartening \u200dto witness Hamas obstructing evacuation efforts and putting its own fighters ahead of innocent civilians. This blatant \u2064disregard for human life and the principles of international \u2062humanitarian law demands a\u2064 swift and decisive response from the international community. The safety and well-being of all individuals, regardless of their nationality \u200cor affiliation, must be prioritized. Hamas must be held accountable for their actions, and steps must be taken to prevent the recurrence of such atrocities in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hamas obstructs evacuation from Gaza to Egypt via Rafah Border Crossing. They prioritize their injured fighters over Americans, dual citizens, Palestinians, and other foreigners on departure lists. 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