Hamas leader: No prisoner swap before end of war

Times of Israel ^ | October 10, 2023 | GIANLUCA PACCHIANI

[ConservativeInPA]

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh says that the issue of prisoner exchanges will only be tackled after the end of the war.

In a statement, the terror group leader says that “parties that have contacted us” offering mediation for a hostage release through a prisoner swap have been informed of the decision.

Haniyeh also praises Gazans’ endurance and willingness to sacrifice themselves for the Palestinian cause, and says that the “destruction” currently carried out by the Israeli army in Gaza in retaliation strikes is a reflection of the “shame of its defeat.”

[blueunicorn6]

Surround and cut off Gaza.

Leave one exit point.

As they come out, load them on ships and take them to Iran.

[South Dakota]

Iran cares.
They will get the American’s so they can trade for another billion

[ifinnegan]

I hear ya.

[central_va]

Raise the Black Flag.

[The_Media_never_lie]

This is not a war situation, it is terrorism. Every Hamas member should be hunted down and shot.

[Seruzawa]

Make up all the propaganda you like, pig. Israel is coming for you.

[StormEye]

"I’m expecting a lot of mysterious deaths around
the world of people with Arabic names."

So let it be written.
So let it be done.

[mass55th]

If they’re so confident of their success, why are they talking about prisoner swaps?

[Rappini]

Give up the hostages or start selecting your 72 virgin’s.

[PeterPrinciple]

The complicating factor here is that there are apparently a number of hostages who are citizens of other countries. The Israeli government may not have free reign to do whatever it wants under those circumstances.

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But the complicating factor can go many ways. Other counties can give underhanded approval and place the blame as needed later.