A senior Hamas official denied reports that the Gaza-based terror group is refusing to provide a complete list of living hostages, according to Qatar News Agency. Al Arabi Al Jadeed news outlet.
The official explained that although Hamas has already provided part of the list, it is facing difficulties communicating with other terrorist organizations responsible for capturing prisoners.
Israel estimates there are 100 people. hostage Of these, 64 are believed to be alive in Gaza.
the official refused Previous coverage of Israel Mohammed Sinwar, de facto leader of Hamas's “military wing” in Gaza and brother of slain leader Yahya Sinwar, is inflexible and provides a complete list of surviving hostages He claimed to be reluctant.
“Hamas is in talks with other groups holding hostages, but the situation in Gaza makes it impossible to contact all groups. Once established, we have confirmed that we will provide a complete list of living hostages,” the official said. Enet.
A senior Hamas official claimed that the “military” wing works in full coordination with the political leadership, and that the two sides are fully coordinated. He added that the “military” wing had authorized Hamas' acting Politburo chairman, Khalil al-Khayya, to lead the negotiating delegation and take any decisions he saw fit.
