Hamas's Piecemeal Hostage Strategy: A Freed Hostage's Perspective

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Hamas's Piecemeal Hostage Strategy: A Freed Hostage's Perspective
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Hamas is strategically releasing hostages in pairs to delay an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza and gain concessions from Israel. The group has expressed willingness to release a larger group of captives but demands a steady flow of humanitarian aid and a reduction in Israeli airstrikes. International pressure is mounting on Israel to negotiate the release of all hostages.

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