❗️Tense hours ahead
US hostage envoy Adam Boehler tells Fox News that Hamas backed down and will release 3 Israeli hostages tomorrow because of President Trump's threats.
But, Trump has lost his patience with Hamas, and that might not be enough.
Asked if Trump's ultimatum that ALL remaining hostages be freed now, Boehler said:
He noted that there are still 76 hostages in Gaza, including 7 American citizens, and that Trump expects a quick release process, not a drip-drip process that drags on for months.
According to the terms of the deal, Hamas is supposed to send by 4pm today the names of three hostages to be released tomorrow.
US hostage envoy Adam Boehler tells Fox News that Hamas backed down and will release 3 Israeli hostages tomorrow because of President Trump's threats.
But, Trump has lost his patience with Hamas, and that might not be enough.
Asked if Trump's ultimatum that ALL remaining hostages be freed now, Boehler said:
"That’s the current message of the president United States."
He noted that there are still 76 hostages in Gaza, including 7 American citizens, and that Trump expects a quick release process, not a drip-drip process that drags on for months.
"I hope that Hamas is hearing loud and clear from the president of the United States that they’ve got to address that issue immediately."
According to the terms of the deal, Hamas is supposed to send by 4pm today the names of three hostages to be released tomorrow.
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Hamas and Islamic Jihad inform Israel of the Israeli hostages they will release tomorrow:
Alexander Tropunov (29)
Sagui Dekel Chen (36)
Yair Horn (45)
Alexander is a dual Russian citizen, and Sagui is a dual American citizen.
Alexander Tropunov (29)
Sagui Dekel Chen (36)
Yair Horn (45)
Alexander is a dual Russian citizen, and Sagui is a dual American citizen.
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Pro-Hezbollah riots in Lebanon are spiraling out of control.
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Trump on tomorrow’s ultimatum: “If it was up to me, I’d take a very hard stance. I can’t tell you what Israel is going to do.”
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Israel has a green light from the White House to unleash hell on Hamas, but seems unwilling to take advantage of it.
Hamas will release three hostages tomorrow, and it seems that will be enough to continue with this deeply-flawed ceasefire.
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Israel has a green light from the White House to unleash hell on Hamas, but seems unwilling to take advantage of it.
Hamas will release three hostages tomorrow, and it seems that will be enough to continue with this deeply-flawed ceasefire.
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Hamas terrorists involved in this morning's hostage release carrying guns taken from fallen Israeli soldiers on October 7, 2023.
It's not for nothing that they cover their entire face and wear dark glasses. Revealing any details of their face would enable Israeli intelligence to identify and take them out.
It's not for nothing that they cover their entire face and wear dark glasses. Revealing any details of their face would enable Israeli intelligence to identify and take them out.
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Waiting on the Red Cross to arrive for the weekly theater performance. Today we are back in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza. The hostages are being released at the ruins of the home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
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Waiting on the Red Cross to arrive for the weekly theater performance. Today we are back in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza. The hostages are being released at the ruins of the home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
The Hamas stage contains several slogans, among them one aimed at Trump: "No migration except to Jerusalem"
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The cynicism of Hamas knows no bounds‼️
A Hamas source told Al-Jazeera: "The hostages will be taken to the release point in Khan Yunis in a vehicle that Hamas looted from Israel on October 7."
And yet another tasteless “gesture” by Hamas – Sagui Dekel Chen received a “gift” from Hamas terrorists for the birth of his daughter, who was born about a year ago while he was in captivity.
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It is deeply frustrating to Israelis that international bodies say and do nothing about this horrible behavior. And yet, were Israel to do similar things when releasing jailed Palestinian terrorists, the international backlash would be severe.
Why the double standard?
A Hamas source told Al-Jazeera: "The hostages will be taken to the release point in Khan Yunis in a vehicle that Hamas looted from Israel on October 7."
And yet another tasteless “gesture” by Hamas – Sagui Dekel Chen received a “gift” from Hamas terrorists for the birth of his daughter, who was born about a year ago while he was in captivity.
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It is deeply frustrating to Israelis that international bodies say and do nothing about this horrible behavior. And yet, were Israel to do similar things when releasing jailed Palestinian terrorists, the international backlash would be severe.
Why the double standard?
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Appearing in stolen IDF uniforms and carrying Israeli weapons, Hamas terrorists tell Arab media that they are "super soldiers" and that Israel should fear them.
But, as a reminder, during the long months of combat, Hamas terrorists (seen surrendering on the left) fought in sweat pants and flip-flops, hiding among the civilian population, or cowering in tunnels underground.
But, as a reminder, during the long months of combat, Hamas terrorists (seen surrendering on the left) fought in sweat pants and flip-flops, hiding among the civilian population, or cowering in tunnels underground.
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Under the agreement, 36 Palestinian terrorists serving life sentences and 333 terrorists from the Gaza Strip, some of whom were arrested after the October 7 massacre, are to be released today.
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Hamas is making the hostages speak on stage now, thanking the Palestinians for their "hospitality" and criticizing the Israeli government.
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On stage: Yair, Sasha and Sagi.
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Yair Horn is made to hold a small hourglass and photos of fellow hostage Matan Zangauker and his mother, Einav, who has been the most vocal among the hostages' families, insisting repeatedly that "time is running out."
Psychological warfare.
But the threat is also more hollow today than it was when Joe Biden was president of the United States.
If Hamas harms the remaining hostages, Donald Trump has indicated he has no problem supporting Israel in renewing the war and bringing Hamas to its knees.
Psychological warfare.
But the threat is also more hollow today than it was when Joe Biden was president of the United States.
If Hamas harms the remaining hostages, Donald Trump has indicated he has no problem supporting Israel in renewing the war and bringing Hamas to its knees.
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Yair, Sasha and Sagi are in the hands of the IDF.
73 Israelis remain captive in Gaza.
73 Israelis remain captive in Gaza.
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