According to Al Jazeera’s report in Qatar, a spokesperson for Hamas’military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, stated in a message thatwe have big surprise for the Israeli PM Netanyahu. He claimed that numberof Israeli captives under custody exceeds the figure stated by the IsraeliPrime Minister, many of whom are distributed across various areas in theGaza Strip.
Hamas has revealed negotiations in Qatar for the release of Israeliprisoners in Hamas’ hands. Qatar is in talks with Hamas to exchange Israelifemale and child prisoners for Palestinian women and children in Israelicustody.
Sources claim that negotiations are progressing positively, but no concreteprogress has been made yet.Qatari authorities in Doha are in contact withHamas leadership in Gaza. The United States is also involved in thenegotiation process with Qatar.
Sources suggests that Hamas has given a green signal for the exchange ofprisoners.
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Hamas’ spokesperson responded to Israeli statements about the captives,claiming that the operation was carried out with careful planning,including infiltration into Israeli territory and missile attacks. Mostaspects of this operation are proceeding according to our planning.