Hamas has accused the Israeli government of rejecting a comprehensive ceasefire deal that would have led to the release of all captives currently held in Gaza. In a 20-minute pre-recorded video, Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Qassam Brigades — the military wing of Hamas — said the offer was made months ago but was dismissed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition.
“It’s clear now — Netanyahu’s government doesn’t truly care about the captives, because most of them are soldiers,” said Obeida.
According to him, the proposed deal would have ended the war, secured the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and allowed humanitarian aid to enter the besieged region.
But if Israel withdraws from the ongoing indirect negotiations in Qatar, Obeida warned that Hamas will no longer guarantee participation in future partial agreements, including the current 60-day plan under discussion, which involves the release of 10 captives.
50 Captives Still Held — 20 Believed Alive
Hamas claims to be holding around 50 individuals, with an estimated 20 still alive. Despite international pressure, a breakthrough deal has yet to be reached.
🇺🇸 Trump: “More Releases Coming Soon”
Meanwhile, during a dinner event at the White House on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that another 10 hostages would be released “very soon.” However, no details or timelines were provided. Trump has been claiming for weeks that a full ceasefire and hostage deal is near — yet so far, nothing concrete has materialized.
Hamas: “We’re Ready for a Long War”
Obeida said this is not the end — Hamas fighters are prepared for a prolonged war and will continue ambush operations across Gaza, targeting invading Israeli troops.
He also condemned Arab and Islamic leaders for staying silent in the face of what he described as a “genocide” against Palestinian civilians.
“The blood of tens of thousands of innocents stains your silence,” he said, addressing regional leaders.
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