A senior official from Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, stated in an interview with Al-Jazeera that most Israeli prisoners in the northern Gaza area are now considered missing due to ongoing Israeli enemy aggression. The official emphasized that the brigades had repeatedly warned about the consequences of Israeli occupation actions in Gaza.
The Al-Qassam official criticized Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli occupation military, accusing them of avoiding accountability for the fate of their soldiers. He reaffirmed that the brigades hold the Israeli enemy government and military fully responsible for the lives of the prisoners.
For the 98th consecutive day, northern Gaza remains under a severe Israeli siege, with continuous air and artillery bombardment isolating the region from the rest of Gaza.
Zionist Families Urge Swift Negotiations
The warnings from a senior Al-Qassam leader come at a time when the families of Zionist prisoners in Gaza issued a statement saying, “It would have been possible to return Youssef and Hamza Al-Zayadna alive if an agreement had been reached earlier.”
This follows the Israeli occupation army’s announcement that, “After completing the identification process at the forensic institute, the Zayadna family was informed of the death of their son, Hamza, in Gaza, two days after the body of his father was discovered.” In the same context, Zionist enemy army spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated that “forces from the army and Shin Bet managed to recover the body of Israeli soldier Youssef Al-Zayadna after locating it inside a tunnel in the Rafah area.”
The families of the prisoners have urged Netanyahu and decision-makers to “accelerate negotiations to immediately return all hostages,” adding, “We have a historic opportunity to secure the release of the captives, and we should not squander it.
Poll Shows 88% of Zionists Support Prisoner Swap Deal
A recent survey by Maariv reveals that 88% of Zionists are in favor of reaching a prisoner swap deal. The poll also highlights a significant shift in political support, with the Likud party losing two seats this week while the opposition bloc gains 61 seats due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
According to the poll, if elections were held today, Netanyahu’s coalition would secure 49 seats, while the opposition would gain 61 seats, without relying on the Arab parties.
The survey also found that 52% of Zionists support a comprehensive prisoner exchange deal, while 36% back a partial deal. Only 6% of respondents oppose the idea. Interestingly, 51% of coalition supporters favor a full swap, while 14% oppose it, with no opposition among supporters of the opposition bloc.
Source: Al-Manar Website
