2023-10-17 18:57:33
Gaza City: Diplomatic efforts to free prisoners held by Hamas are underway. Hamas says it has regarding 250 prisoners in its hands. Some were killed in Israeli attacks. Abu Ubaydah, a spokesman for Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, said the rest were being well protected.
The Turkish Foreign Minister announced that he had spoken with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh regarding the release of the prisoners. The main demand put forward by Hamas is the release of 6,000 people imprisoned by Israel. Hamas demands an end to attacks on Gaza and the provision of water, food and electricity to Gaza. Negotiations are continuing in the hope that if any of these demands are accepted, the detainees will be released. Massive protests once morest Netanyahu are taking place within Israel, demanding that he intervene to free the prisoners.
Meanwhile, Hamas released footage of a young woman being held hostage. 21-year-old Mia released the video of the scheme. Mia said in the video that she was treated by Hamas and expected to return home soon.
At the same time, Al Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaydah said that Hamas is not afraid of ground attack and is ready to face it. Abu Ubeida warned that if Israeli forces enter Gaza, it will become their graveyard.
Diplomatic efforts to secure the release of those in Hamas custody are ongoing
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