As hostilities between Israeli forces and Hamas intensify, Palestinian militants have ruled out the possibility of an Israeli prisoner exchange and are holding hundreds of Israelis hostage. Israel has confirmed over 800 casualties from Hamas’s onslaught last Saturday.
Hamas Rejects Prisoner Swap with Israel: If Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip take place without giving the locals prior notice, Hamas has threatened to execute hostages.
Qatar’s Function as a Talks Mediator
In response to Hamas’ unexpected retaliation to Israel’s activities in Tel Aviv, Qatar, according to AFP, is aggressively working to arrange a prisoner exchange between Israel and the Palestinian organisation. Hamas authorities continue to take a tough posture, despite some progress in conversations about the release of several people who were imprisoned during Hamas’ assault into southern Israel, according to sources.
Unambiguously, Hossam Badran, a representative of Hamas, said, “The military operation continues… Therefore, there is now no opportunity for bargaining in regards to inmates or any other issues. He emphasised the group’s commitment to preventing additional Israeli forces atrocities against civilians in Gaza from Doha.
Defeats and diplomatic actions
At least 800 people have died as a result of Israel’s unexpected offensive, and 687 people have died in Gaza as a result of Israeli airstrikes in retaliation.
A political office for Hamas is located in Qatar, a longtime ally and peace negotiator. Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas, recently made a webcast from Qatar in which he expressed hope for an impending “great victory” and requested the release of Palestinian prisoners.
However, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, stressing Qatar’s extensive diplomatic efforts to defuse the ongoing issue and underscoring Qatar’s diplomatic participation.