Israel-Hamas News: Senior Hamas officer Mushir al-Masri has accused Donald Trump of adopting ‘double standards’ in the case of hostage release in Gaza. Al-Masri’s remarks came after the White House confirmed the direct interaction with Hamas to ensure the release of hostages.
Al-Masri told CNN that the purpose of negotiations between Hamas and the US is to achieve stability in the region. However, the Gaza ceasefire still remains uncertain, as Israel has stopped significant assistance to pressurize Hamas to increase the ceasefire. Since the October 7 terror attack, Israel has refused to have direct talks with Hamas.
‘Hamas wants to solve the mortgage issue’
Al-Masri emphasized that Hamas wants to resolve the hostage issue in exchange for negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire. This will include the release of the remaining living hostages in exchange for the permanent end of the fight. It is believed that only one living American hostage is left in Alexander Gaza, as well as four dead Americans and at least 12 US-agreed prisoners.
Al-Masri criticized Trump, saying that he focused on Israeli prisoners while ignoring about 10,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. He also accused the US administration of biasing to Israel, which introduced himself as a side in the struggle rather than an intermediary.
Trump’s warning was warned to Hamas
Despite the conversation, Trump has warned Hamas. He said that he should release all the hostages immediately or will have to bear the consequences. American envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witchoff indicated that American military action in Gaza is possible if Hamas fails to follow American demands.
Al-Masri has urged the Trump administration not to repeat the mistakes of the Biden administration in support of Israel. He emphasized that threats and threats would not be effective and efforts to forcibly displacing the people of Gaza would not be successful.
