Hamas Releases All 20 Israeli Hostages After 737 Days
Above: Israelis gather at Hostages Square on Oct. 13, in Tel Aviv, Israel. Image copyright: Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
This hostage deal marks a dangerous precedent that will inevitably lead to more terrorism. The 250 senior terrorists being released have decades of Israeli blood on their hands and will quickly return to planning attacks. Hamas never sought coexistence but complete elimination of Israel, as evidenced by their maps showing all Israeli territory as 'Occupied Palestine.'
Left narrative
Hamas has made significant concessions by releasing hostages without guarantees the war would end or Israeli forces would fully withdraw. Hamas gave in to pressure from Arab allies and desperate Gazans demanding relief. The deal itself however leaves key issues, including postwar governance of Gaza, for future negotiations.
