“At least 24 people employed by UNRWA — in 24 different schools” belonged to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the paper reported.
Hamas
But Jerusalem, Washington, and London said there can be no role for Hamas, and maybe not for the PA in a post-war Gaza.
Two Israeli analysts try to rouse the nation from a peaceful dream.
Yonatan Samerano was abducted on Oct. 7, 2023 by a Hamas terrorist who was also an UNRWA employee.
Intelligence services see movement within Hamas toward a possible deal. Will Hamas compromise? A senior official sees opportunities in agreeing to a symbolic exile.
Hamas had one advantage going for it in Gaza. Once that was taken away, the Palestinian jihadists stood no chance.
The Israeli finance minister also called to encourage voluntary migration from Gaza, saying the Strip’s population could be reduced by more than half within two years.
“We must be allowed to fight until the end. And we believe that fighting until the end will force Hamas to bring us back our hostages.”
18-year-old Ofir Engel recounts being taken captive during the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre and held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza for 54 days.
About half of the 101 hostages held by the terrorists remain alive, the prime minister reportedly told lawmakers.