Hamas Continue Psychological Pressure

The attempt to achieve an agreement to release hostages before Israel launches its operation against the remaining Hamas battalions in Rafah has caused a major dispute within Israel’s government and put very heavy pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu.

On Tuesday, when talking to bereaved families and hostage relatives who are opposed to a deal with Hamas, Israel’s prime minister stated that it will launch a ground offensive in Rafah whether or not there is an agreement to a ceasefire while some hostages are released.

But some in his government are putting a higher priority on obtaining a release of hostages, despite negotiations only seeming to feature the possible release of 33 out of 133.

And although US Secretary of State Tony Blinken described the latest ceasefire offer as “extraordinarily generous” on Israel’s part, Hamas are still reported to be making further demands.

As might be expected from terrorists, they seem to be applying maximum psychological pressure on the Israeli people and their government, hoping that in combination with international pressure for a ceasefire, the Israelis will finally yield and agree to stop the fighting completely.

This report from All Israel News: