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JI7

(89,754 posts) Sun Apr 7, 2024, 06:34 PM Apr 2024

Why won't Hamas release all the hostages ? [View all]

Why are hostages still being held ? if they have been killed then they can turn their bodies over to Israel.

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Why won't Hamas release all the hostages ? [View all] JI7 Apr 2024 OP

This thread will be very quiet. RandySF Apr 2024 #1

I assume all the remaining ones are either dead or too abused to be released EX500rider Apr 2024 #2

And there is the problem bottomofthehill Apr 2024 #27

Also the sympathy for the Hamas cause would diminish. wnylib Apr 2024 #46

The only bargaining chip they have that Israel cares about. Even the bodies...sickly and sadly. dutch777 Apr 2024 #3

Bargaining for what ? JI7 Apr 2024 #5

Hamas prisoners in Israeli custody. Plus the IDF has to worry every tunnel etc. they blow up may have Israeli hostages dutch777 Apr 2024 #6

Then those calling for ceasefire should call for return of all hostages JI7 Apr 2024 #9

That was part of what the US voted for in the last UN vote for a ceasefire, although the resolution had no teeth dutch777 Apr 2024 #15

so Hamas prisoners are also hostages? brooklynite Apr 2024 #58

Netanyahu will not stop the genocide if the hostages are released womanofthehills Apr 2024 #63

There was no genocide going on when hostages were taken JI7 Apr 2024 #65

Terrorists gonna terror ...... nt kelly1mm Apr 2024 #4

Because doing so has been permitted to be optional TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #7

they fear they will be exterminated dembotoz Apr 2024 #8

As they should. RandySF Apr 2024 #11

Rightly so and maybe not right away but Israelis have long memories for those needing killing ..... nt kelly1mm Apr 2024 #14

I'd suggest the distance to destruction was healthier before the hostages were taken at all TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #16

Malcolm Nance explains, 10/7 was a suicide mission, Hamas wanted an apocalyptic war and betsuni Apr 2024 #23

This. sheshe2 Apr 2024 #51

Some people need a good exterminating NickB79 Apr 2024 #38

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Is Israel still attacking Hamas? Emile Apr 2024 #10

It's not easy since they hide among the civilians, RandySF Apr 2024 #12

Are hostages still being held by Gaza ? JI7 Apr 2024 #13

Is Hamas still attacking Israel? Emile Apr 2024 #18

Yes, including holding onto hostages JI7 Apr 2024 #19

Well the OP has it's answer. The war continues. Emile Apr 2024 #21

They fired rockets into Israel today. They heard that Israel downscaled their troops, so they react by firing rockets. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #43

Apart from other reasons other posters have mentioned so far, don't forget how loosely Hamas is organized Silent3 Apr 2024 #17

There are three related factors sarisataka Apr 2024 #20

Yes, they have vanished from the narrative. LisaM Apr 2024 #36

Because they don't care about their own liberalhistorian Apr 2024 #22

I would think Hamas believes Israel will unleash if the hostages are safe. SYFROYH Apr 2024 #24

That confusion can be cleared up by unleashing until they give up then. TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #26

What hostages? Patton French Apr 2024 #25

Starving enid602 Apr 2024 #28

They would not be if they had not been taken or were released TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #30

Let them eat enid602 Apr 2024 #32

There is no restriction on feeding hostages. TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #41

For some, it WOULD be needed. nt oldsoftie Apr 2024 #40

That's not sarcasm on Islamist and leftist Twitter. Ace Rothstein Apr 2024 #42

I fear that many of the hostages are dead LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #29

Agree. betsuni Apr 2024 #33

it's the only tactical bargaining chip they have Takket Apr 2024 #31

Answer to first question, because they have be executed. republianmushroom Apr 2024 #34

Why won't Netanyahu stop the war and talk to Hamas himself. He certainly wasn't shy around Hamas ... marble falls Apr 2024 #35

There was no war when they hostages were taken JI7 Apr 2024 #45

Correct. sheshe2 Apr 2024 #53

Right, and then Israel started a war instead of negotiating, Netanyahu negotiated Hamas into Gaza ... marble falls Apr 2024 #56

Thank you. niyad Apr 2024 #48

Because Netanyahu hasn't negotiated for their release. Only Biden has. TomDaisy Apr 2024 #37

Hamas wants something in exchange for hostages. Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #50

the answer then is clearly to leave the hostages where they are. problem solved. TomDaisy Apr 2024 #59

I pity this reply. Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #61

just following your lead TomDaisy Apr 2024 #64

because terrorist animals always keep civilians as their protection. oldsoftie Apr 2024 #39

Leverage n/t aggiesal Apr 2024 #44

Why the hell would Hamas do that? 0rganism Apr 2024 #47

Because Israel and (((reasons))) Behind the Aegis Apr 2024 #49

Let's assume that: Aussie105 Apr 2024 #52

They likely think the hostages are a bargaining chip Martin Eden Apr 2024 #55

in the past, a few hostages has lead to Israel releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 2024 #57

They're probably all blown to smithereens by now. jalan48 Apr 2024 #60

Why does evil exist? Bucky Apr 2024 #62