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As rare dissent spreads across the coastal enclave, Palestinian terror factions are warning against undermining the “resistance.”
Abdul Latif al-Qanou “also operated as a terrorist in the organization’s military wing.”
“Hamas, which insists on continuing to hold hostages and refuses to demilitarize the Gaza Strip, is pushing for the renewal of war in Gaza,” the Israeli foreign minister said.
“As long as Hamas persists in refusing to release our hostages, the pressure we apply will become stronger and stronger. This includes capturing territories,” said the Israeli premier.
Shem Tov was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack and spent 505 days in captivity.
Demonstrators in Beit Lahia and Jabalia called for an end to the current conflict with Israel.
In a 2023 assessment, Ronen Bar said that investing in the economy of Gaza could lead to long-term stability and weaken Hamas’s influence.
Ilana Gritzewsky told the paper that she passed out after her abduction on Oct. 7 and woke up in the Strip “surrounded by gunmen, half-naked, terrified and vulnerable.”
“We will take territory, eliminate terrorist operatives and destroy infrastructure until Hamas is completely defeated” if it continues to refuse a deal, said the Israeli defense minister.
“We need to send the hostages our prayers, hope, powers, energy and strength to give them the hope to continue and survive,” says Ilay David.
Hossam Basel Abdul Karim Shabat carried out attacks against IDF forces and Israeli civilians, according to the Israeli military.