Hamas launches 3 frail-looking Israeli captives for Palestinian detainees under Gaza ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas-led militants launched 3 gaunt, frail-looking Israeli captives and Israel freed almost 200 Palestinian detainees Saturday in the newest exchange of a ceasefire that has actually paused 16 months of war in Gaza.
The captives ´ condition and scenes of Hamas forcing them to speak in a handover event sparked outrage in Israel and might increase pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to extend the ceasefire beyond its current six-week stage.
Netanyahu has indicated he would resume the war, even if that suggests leaving dozens of captives in captivity. "President Trump totally concurred with me: We will do everything to return all the captives, however Hamas will not be there," Netanyahu said after the exchange.
Civilians Eli Sharabi, 52
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