Yes, I noticed that too and why I gave them the kudos. Keep out of the hand ringing and second guessing that way. IMO, the hostage takers have less time to plan their end. This bunch was not going to give up so why give them the option of planning how they want to go out.
Best of all, it worked.
And that brutal response also sent a clear message. And looks like there will be no trials to give them more publicity. Its almost like,,, it was planned. Kudos to France.
Its over... here this would begin a 5 year legal odyssey.