"Hamas Hostage Crisis Escalates as Israel Faces Surrendered Terrorists"

Hamas threatens to execute all hostages unless Israel releases more prisoners, as dozens of Hamas combatants reportedly surrender to Israel. Pressure mounts on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of the remaining 138 hostages held in Gaza. Israel refuses to release prisoners with Israeli blood on their hands but has released about 300 Palestinians detained for minor offenses. A failed hostage rescue attempt left two Israeli soldiers wounded, with conflicting accounts from Hamas. Qatar's efforts to broker a new truce and release more hostages are hindered by Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza. Russian officials demand the release of hostages, including those with Russian citizenship.