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Is Trump Pushing Israel toward a Bad Deal?

(Israel Hayom) Ariel Kahana - The hostage deal currently taking shape stipulates that an unspecified number of hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 will be returned to their families in exchange for Hamas's military, economic, and governmental rehabilitation. According to senior Israeli officials, Trump's rigid expectation for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize a deal before his presidential inauguration is what compelled Netanyahu to accept the current framework. The agreement will undoubtedly bolster Hamas. Despite suffering substantial losses, Hamas stands to receive at least 1,000 new operatives directly from Israeli prisons. This influx of "new blood" is likely to reignite violence. These released prisoners, some of whom are particularly violent offenders, have undergone years of ideological reinforcement and organizational consolidation while in Israeli custody, preparing for their eventual return to terrorist activities. Historically, mass releases of prisoners have consistently triggered waves of renewed terror. The newly freed operatives are expected to quickly integrate into Hamas's extensive network across Judea and Samaria, Gaza, Qatar, and Turkey, from where they will likely orchestrate new attacks. Furthermore, the Hamas deal encompasses a substantial increase in the flow of goods and fuel into Gaza, bolstering the group's military and economic capabilities.
2025-01-16 00:00:00
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