The
Hamas terror organization is demanding that it be guaranteed a role in
governing the Gaza Strip even after the current war with Israel, according to a
report by Israel’s national broadcaster, Kan.
An Egyptian official cited by the report said that Hamas is insisting that any potential deal, including the release of Israeli hostages, also feature a provision enshrining the terror group’s right to a role in the post-war Gaza regime. Hamas is already attempting to reconstruct itself, thus it still has plans for the destruction of Israel
Israel has hitherto insisted that the terror group be completely dismantled prior to the end of the war. Not only has Israel refused proposals to enable Hamas to retain a role in governing Gaza after the war, but it has also rejected suggestions that the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) ruling Fatah party assume control over the Gaza Strip. The PA charter still aims for the destruction of the State of Israel
While
President-elect Donald Trump has pressured Hamas to reach a deal with Israel to
release the remaining 100 hostages – including his repeated threat that there
will be “hell to pay” if the captives are not freed by inauguration day later
this month – his remarks have had only a marginal influence on Hamas, the
official said.
The
Egyptian source cited in the report added that another
barrier to an agreement is Israel’s hesitation in accepting a ceasefire that
would mark the end of the war.
Without
Israel agreeing to conclude the war and a post-war role for Hamas in Gaza, the
terror group is unlikely to even reach an agreement in hostage talks, the
official said.
On the basis of these comments , a hostage deal does not seem likely.
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