A senior Israeli political official commented today (Tuesday) on Hamas’s proposal for a partial hostage-release deal.
“The policy of Israel is consistent and has not changed. Israel demands the release of all 50 hostages in accordance with the principles set by the Cabinet for ending the war,” the official said.
According to the diplomatic source, Israel will continue to act until all its objectives are achieved. “We are at the final stage of deciding Hamas’s fate and will leave no hostage behind,” he stated.
These remarks came after Hamas responded positively yesterday to a proposal for a partial hostage deal, which includes the release of ten living hostages and the return of the bodies of additional hostages, while the remaining hostages would remain in captivity. In exchange for the 10 living hostages, Israel would be required to release 140 terrorists serving life sentences and 60 terrorists serving sentences of 15 years or higher.