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JI7

(89,295 posts) Sun Apr 7, 2024, 06:34 PM Apr 7

Why won't Hamas release all the hostages ? [View all]

Why are hostages still being held ? if they have been killed then they can turn their bodies over to Israel.

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Why won't Hamas release all the hostages ? [View all] JI7 Apr 7 OP

This thread will be very quiet. RandySF Apr 7 #1

I assume all the remaining ones are either dead or too abused to be released EX500rider Apr 7 #2

And there is the problem bottomofthehill Apr 7 #27

Also the sympathy for the Hamas cause would diminish. wnylib Apr 7 #46

The only bargaining chip they have that Israel cares about. Even the bodies...sickly and sadly. dutch777 Apr 7 #3

Bargaining for what ? JI7 Apr 7 #5

Hamas prisoners in Israeli custody. Plus the IDF has to worry every tunnel etc. they blow up may have Israeli hostages dutch777 Apr 7 #6

Then those calling for ceasefire should call for return of all hostages JI7 Apr 7 #9

That was part of what the US voted for in the last UN vote for a ceasefire, although the resolution had no teeth dutch777 Apr 7 #15

so Hamas prisoners are also hostages? brooklynite Apr 8 #58

Netanyahu will not stop the genocide if the hostages are released womanofthehills Apr 9 #63

There was no genocide going on when hostages were taken JI7 Apr 9 #65

Terrorists gonna terror ...... nt kelly1mm Apr 7 #4

Because doing so has been permitted to be optional TheKentuckian Apr 7 #7

they fear they will be exterminated dembotoz Apr 7 #8

As they should. RandySF Apr 7 #11

Rightly so and maybe not right away but Israelis have long memories for those needing killing ..... nt kelly1mm Apr 7 #14

I'd suggest the distance to destruction was healthier before the hostages were taken at all TheKentuckian Apr 7 #16

Malcolm Nance explains, 10/7 was a suicide mission, Hamas wanted an apocalyptic war and betsuni Apr 7 #23

This. sheshe2 Apr 8 #51

Some people need a good exterminating NickB79 Apr 7 #38

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Is Israel still attacking Hamas? Emile Apr 7 #10

It's not easy since they hide among the civilians, RandySF Apr 7 #12

Are hostages still being held by Gaza ? JI7 Apr 7 #13

Is Hamas still attacking Israel? Emile Apr 7 #18

Yes, including holding onto hostages JI7 Apr 7 #19

Well the OP has it's answer. The war continues. Emile Apr 7 #21

They fired rockets into Israel today. They heard that Israel downscaled their troops, so they react by firing rockets. LeftInTX Apr 7 #43

Apart from other reasons other posters have mentioned so far, don't forget how loosely Hamas is organized Silent3 Apr 7 #17

There are three related factors sarisataka Apr 7 #20

Yes, they have vanished from the narrative. LisaM Apr 7 #36

Because they don't care about their own liberalhistorian Apr 7 #22

I would think Hamas believes Israel will unleash if the hostages are safe. SYFROYH Apr 7 #24

That confusion can be cleared up by unleashing until they give up then. TheKentuckian Apr 7 #26

What hostages? Patton French Apr 7 #25

Starving enid602 Apr 7 #28

They would not be if they had not been taken or were released TheKentuckian Apr 7 #30

Let them eat enid602 Apr 7 #32

There is no restriction on feeding hostages. TheKentuckian Apr 7 #41

For some, it WOULD be needed. nt oldsoftie Apr 7 #40

That's not sarcasm on Islamist and leftist Twitter. Ace Rothstein Apr 7 #42

I fear that many of the hostages are dead LetMyPeopleVote Apr 7 #29

Agree. betsuni Apr 7 #33

it's the only tactical bargaining chip they have Takket Apr 7 #31

Answer to first question, because they have be executed. republianmushroom Apr 7 #34

Why won't Netanyahu stop the war and talk to Hamas himself. He certainly wasn't shy around Hamas ... marble falls Apr 7 #35

There was no war when they hostages were taken JI7 Apr 7 #45

Correct. sheshe2 Apr 8 #53

Right, and then Israel started a war instead of negotiating, Netanyahu negotiated Hamas into Gaza ... marble falls Apr 8 #56

Thank you. niyad Apr 7 #48

Because Netanyahu hasn't negotiated for their release. Only Biden has. TomDaisy Apr 7 #37

Hamas wants something in exchange for hostages. Beastly Boy Apr 8 #50

the answer then is clearly to leave the hostages where they are. problem solved. TomDaisy Apr 9 #59

I pity this reply. Beastly Boy Apr 9 #61

just following your lead TomDaisy Apr 9 #64

because terrorist animals always keep civilians as their protection. oldsoftie Apr 7 #39

Leverage n/t aggiesal Apr 7 #44

Why the hell would Hamas do that? 0rganism Apr 7 #47

Because Israel and (((reasons))) Behind the Aegis Apr 8 #49

Let's assume that: Aussie105 Apr 8 #52

They likely think the hostages are a bargaining chip Martin Eden Apr 8 #55

in the past, a few hostages has lead to Israel releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 8 #57

They're probably all blown to smithereens by now. jalan48 Apr 9 #60

Why does evil exist? Bucky Apr 9 #62