Palestinian radical movement Hamas told families of hostages in the October 7 attack that the Israeli government has refused to exchange prisoners. This was reported by Ynet.
The online publication did not specify the source of the information that Hamas representatives had contacted the hostages’ relatives. According to various sources, it is stated that approximately 150 Israelis may be held captive by Hamas. The movement itself stated that there were approximately 200-250 prisoners in the Gaza Strip.
Prior to this, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth (Ynetnews) reported in Israel: discuss an option liberating hostages from Hamas captivity and allowing leaders and members of the movement to leave the Gaza Strip.
30 October Hamas movement stated About readiness to exchange prisoners with Israel.
Before that, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu statedJerusalem will not accept a ceasefire with Hamas. He said calls for a ceasefire amounted to Israel capitulating and surrendering to Hamas.
Previously Hamas statedThis will release foreign hostages “when conditions allow.”