Hamas Survives to Fight, Israel’s Security Erodes As Netanyahu Placates Hostage Families with Truce?
During this past week, Israel and Hamas conducted a tense hostage and prisoner swap. The exchange turned chaotic as crowds of Palestinians surged to glimpse Israeli captives. Hamas freed eight hostages, including Israelis and Thai workers. The event angered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who briefly halted the release of Palestinian prisoners.The deal was part of a 42-day cease-fire brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages: Agam Berger, 20, an Israeli soldier; Arbel Yehud, 29; and Gadi Moses, 80. Five Thai agricultural workers were also freed. Crowds in Khan Younis surrounded the hostages during the transfer, prompting Netanyahu to condemn Hamas for brutality.In Khan Younis, armed militants struggled to control chanting crowds near the home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Photos showed Arbel Yehud, one of the last female hostages in Gaza, escorted by gunmen through throngs of crowds. Gadi Moses navigated tight crowds before reaching Red Cross officials. Netanyahu called the scenes “shocking” and demanded safer transfers for future exchanges. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION1:30 WHAT HAMAS GAINS FROM GAZA TRUCE2:52 WHAT NETANYAHU GAINS FROM GAZA CEASEFIRE5:58 WILL HAMAS USE TRUCE TO REGROUP?
