US President warns Hamas and Israel over hostage deal.US President Donald Trump warned militants over hostage deal on February 14. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said he was not sure what would happen on Saturday. Trump added, “I can’t tell you what Israel will do… it depends on what Bibi does.”
Hamas-led militants release 3 prisoners
Hamas-led militants released three male Israeli hostages on Saturday and Israeli forces began releasing hundreds of prisoners in exchange, the latest sign of a stalled ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that has collapsed in recent days. In the southern Gaza Strip, militants paraded three hostages – 46-year-old Yar Horn, a dual citizen of Israel and Argentina; 36-year-old American-Israeli Sagui Dekel Chen; and 29-year-old Russian-Israeli Alexander (Sasha) Trufanov – before releasing them.
Hamas militants’ lifeline
The militants have a vast network of tunnels under the streets of Gaza. Once a lifeline for families, Hamas tunnels now create terror and provide shelter for underground fighters, opening up to civilians.
Gaza’s underground network, which redefines modern warfare, is key to understanding the unprecedented conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas has attacked Israel again, but we know this is nothing new. There have been repeated, sporadic attacks. This is part of a long-standing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This time, the conflict has escalated into a full-scale war. Israel has retaliated fiercely since Hamas attacked Israel, sparking talks between countries like the United States, Russia, and India.
Hamas is resurgent
Hamas attacked knowing that they were going to come back even stronger against them. Why did they do it? What is the history of these organizations, how did they come into existence, what is Fatah? What impact will this war have on the rest of the world? Who will gain and who will lose in this war, let’s talk about time.
Hamas mocks Trump’s threat
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a joint statement on Sunday. Both said they were working together to eliminate Hamas and were keeping an eye on Iran.
Militants mocked Trump’s threat, rejected the ultimatum; Qassam fighters seize Israeli weapons
Hamas militants parade during release of three hostages
The militant fighters display Israeli Tavo rifles seized during the release of hostages in Gaza. The militants, part of secret shadow unit, stand on a stage displaying weapons seized in clashes with IDF forces.
US senators visit Israel
Leading a bipartisan delegation of US senators on a visit to Israel, Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., expressed confidence that Arab leaders will develop a plan for the future of the Gaza Strip that does not force a “mass exodus” of Palestinians, even as President Donald Trump outlines his vision for US ownership of the territory and the relocation of its two million residents. They will deliver their speeches in Tel Aviv.
Egypt’s Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Meanwhile, Egypt is drawing up a Gaza reconstruction plan that rejects Trump’s proposed mass displacement. Cairo is working to create a safe zone inside Gaza and restore the enclave’s infrastructure. Talks are underway with Gulf states and Europe to raise funds for reconstruction efforts. Meanwhile, Trump’s push for population reduction has sparked anger and diplomatic tensions.
In summary, the growing hostility between Trump and Hamas underscores the tremendous geopolitical stakes involved in the hostage crisis. Hamas’ derisive reaction indicates that they are unconcerned by Trump’s threat, despite the fact that it indicates strong U.S. support for Israel. Meanwhile,Trump’s push for population reduction has sparked anger and diplomatic tensions.
The conflict’s complexity is highlighted by this standoff, which may have consequences that influence future military and diplomatic initiatives in the area.
