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Hamas Hopes Prisoners' Release Will Offset Gaza Devastation
(Ha'aretz) Jack Khoury - Hamas will try to portray the release of numerous Palestinian prisoners as a success. It will also try to show that despite suffering major blows, it is still a dominant player in the Palestinian struggle. Hamas's newfound flexibility is due to several reasons. Even Gazans who support Hamas are pressuring it to end the war because of the Strip's near-total destruction, along with the hunger, disease and emotional damage, which will also be felt in Gaza for generations to come. Another reason is Hamas's geopolitical isolation following the ceasefire between Israel and Hizbullah, combined with the developments in Syria.