Jerusalem: Hamas has been struck the hardest in Gaza with the liquidation of three of its leading figures at the hands of Israel. Beginning from Ismail Haniyeh, then Hassan Nasrallah, and latest Yahya Sinwar who has been assassinated by Israeli forces; hopefully there with release of hostages detained by Hamas may soon imminent.
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posed a stiff warning to Hamas by saying that Israelis will no longer be attacked if Hamas gives up the Israeli hostages they are holding. But Netanyahu warned that if this does not happen, they will receive worse than Sinwar himself.
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said the same on Friday reiterating that the military actions in Gaza would commence civil war on 10 July if Hamas did not release the hostages. “This will not be the end with Sinwar’s death.” Hagari commented that the jihadists must continue their massacre; your men must not be released until we have personally retrieved every last hostage.”
Ceasefire Deal Obstruction Taken Out – Biden
After Sinwar’s death, leaders across the world even the president of the United States Joe Biden called on the Hamas to release the hostages. According to President Biden, Sinwar’s exit is a step in the right direction toward a Gaza ceasefire and the freedom of captives detained. He described it as ‘a good day for the world’ and again stressed that Sinwar’s death removes the biggest barrier to a peace deal.
Biden further noted that with Hamas on theback foot, the timeORKS come under the Fatah-controlled Palestinian Authority) is ripe to seek a political solution that is likely to usher in a party that will make life better for both Israelis and Palestinians.
A Window for Peace: Kamala Harris
Same sentiments was echoed by Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Kamala Harris- Vice President who equally opined that now is the time to end the war in Gaza. She called for a way forward that would see release of hostages safe guard Israel interests and ease the sufferings of people in Gaza.
Top European leaders have urged the captors to free the hostages
European leaders too opened their voices demanding the release of hostages. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described Sinwar as a ‘’brutal murderer and terrorist’’ before demanding Hamas to hand him over and free all captives. President Macron of France also joined the debate with the statement that the 7 October attack that triggered the current round of violence, Sinwar was guilty of a barbaric act of terrorism on. Release the rest of hostage Macron urged Hamas.
One Year After ‘Operation Lightning’, Hamas , Israel Retaliates Over Loss
The recent aggressions are dated back to October 7, 2023 when Hamas warriors attacked the Israel’s southern borders employing parachutes and motorcycles. This unprecedented attack led to the killing of at least 1200 Israelis and, 251 Israeli and International captives being held by Hamas. Israel accused Yahya Sinwar of orchestrating the attack.
Since then, Israel has ramped up its aggression in Gaza and has targeted Sinwar, a leader of the organisation. Now it will be considered as an act of revenge for the destructive strike a year ago, and the real turning point of the war.
The Path to a Ceasefire?
During the ongoing conflict, the Ministry of Health in Gaza says that over 42,000 people have been killed by the Israeli attacks. The rest, more specifically around 101 people, are still being held by Hamas, however, out of them 34 have been confirmed dead.
In the last few days, there has been increasing pressure on Israel from global powers to accept the ceasefire and start a deal for the release of hostages. But Netanyahu has been very clear in his intention; and his plan is to destroy Hamas to its very roots. Char replace of three rifle Maghreb leaders in three months raises hopes that the ceasefire may at last be attained together with the freed hostages.