Hamas Reportedly Willing To Release Hostages Under This Condition

NBC News reports that Hamas is willing to release its civilian hostages if Israel ceases its airstrikes on Gaza.

“A senior Hamas official told NBC News’ Richard Engel that the group is willing to immediately release all civilian hostages — foreign and Israeli — if Israel stops its airstrikes on Gaza,” the outlet wrote.

“This feels off to me. Y’all believe they’d release them?” Robby Starbuck questioned.

A Hamas official told NBC News they’ll agree to release all hostages within an hour if Israel stops bombing Gaza. This feels off to me. Y’all believe they’d release them? pic.twitter.com/rvfB8yBkvB

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) October 17, 2023

“If true, this is a MAJOR development, a very positive one,” Mario Nawfal commented.

🚨🚨BREAKING: A senior Hamas official says the group is 'willing to release all civilian hostages in one hour if Israel stops its bombing of Gaza'.

If true, this is a MAJOR development, a very positive one.

Source: NBC pic.twitter.com/WainqXlb1n

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 17, 2023

NBC News reports:

The Hamas official said the hostages could be released within the hour as long as Israel meets its terms. He claimed that there is no safe place to release the hostages now.

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In exchange for the release of Israeli soldiers held hostage, the Hamas official said Israel must release all Palestinians held in Israeli jails.

The Hamas official also claimed that the U.S. and Israel are already aware of its terms for the release of civilian hostages, because the militant group revealed them in its conversations with the leaders of several Arab countries.

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Hamas says it’s willing to release all civilian hostages immediately “if the bombing stops” in Gaza. @RichardEngel reports. pic.twitter.com/z1b2oIWivp

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 17, 2023

The report follows the horrific bombing at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital.

Gaza Hospital Bombing Causes 500+ Casualties, Who’s Responsible?

Gaza’s health ministry said the bombing has resulted in at least 500 casualties.

The initial death toll stood around 200-300, but the number continues to steadily rise.

Reports indicated a UN-run school housing refugees was also struck.

There are conflicting reports of who bears responsibility for the hospital’s bombing.

While some sources claim an Israeli airstrike hit the hospital, others said a failed Hamas rocket launch caused the devastation.

Tragically, hundreds of innocent civilians are reportedly dead or seriously injured due to the explosion.

The longer this conflict continues, the more innocent people will suffer.

In related news, a top Hamas commander reportedly died after an Israeli airstrike.

Top Hamas Commander Reportedly Killed In Israeli Airstrike

The Israel Defense Forces stated:

We just eliminated Ayman Nofal, a senior Hamas operative.

Nofal was the Commander of Hamas’ Central Brigade in Gaza and the former Head of Military Intelligence.

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Nofal directed many attacks against Israeli civilians and besides being one of the most dominant figures in the terrorist organization, he was involved in the planning of the abduction of Gilad Shalit.

We won’t stop until we eliminate Hamas.

We just eliminated Ayman Nofal, a senior Hamas operative.

Nofal was the Commander of Hamas’ Central Brigade in Gaza and the former Head of Military Intelligence.

Nofal directed many attacks against Israeli civilians and besides being one of the most dominant figures in the… pic.twitter.com/t686L6gSuN

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 17, 2023