Hamas threatens no hostage will leave 'alive' if 'demands of the resistance' are not met: reports
Share and Follow

The Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas warned on Sunday that no hostage will leave the Gaza Strip alive unless demands like additional aid for Gaza are met, according to reports.

“Neither the fascist enemy and its arrogant leadership … nor its supporters … can take their prisoners alive without an exchange and negotiation and meeting the demands of the resistance,” Abu Obeida, a spokesperson for Hamas’s armed wing, said in a televised broadcast reported on by the Israeli Times.

Israel and Hamas reached a temporary cease-fire agreement deal that took effect on Nov. 24, during which 110 hostages were freed by the terrorist group in exchange for some 240 Palestinian prisoners. The truce ended and fighting resumed on Nov. 30 after both sides accused the other of violating its terms.

STATE DEPARTMENT BYPASSES CONGRESS TO CLEAR TANK AMMUNITION SALE TO ISRAEL: ‘VITAL TO US NATIONAL INTERESTS’

Hamas coup

Palestinian Hamas members ride an armored vehicle seized from Fatah during a celebration rally June 15, 2007, in Gaza City. Hamas effectively took over the Gaza Strip on June 14, 2007. (Abid Katib/Getty Images)

More than 240 people, Israelis and foreign nationals, were abducted to Gaza on Oct. 7 by Hamas terrorists who overran the border and massacred 1,200 people, according to the Israeli government.

Israel has responded with a fierce bombing campaign and ground operations in a military mission to wipe out the terrorist group.

UN REJECTS RESOLUTION CALLING FOR IMMEDIATE CEASE-FIRE IN GAZA

Fragile Truce Offers Israelis Hope For Return Of More Hostages

People wave flags and cheer as a helicopter loaded with freed Israeli hostages lands in Petah Tikva, Israel, on Nov. 26, 2023. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for Hamas fighters to surrender.

“In recent days, dozens of Hamas terrorists have been surrendering to our forces,” Netanyahu said in an on-camera statement while speaking in Hebrew. “They are laying down their weapons and handing themselves over to our heroic fighters.”

BLINKEN BLASTED FOR ‘LECTURING’ ISRAELIS AS JOHN MCCAIN’S 2014 WARNING ABOUT DIPLOMAT RESURFACES

Netanyahu on Hannity

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel needs to “root out Hamas completely.” (FOX News/Hannity)

“It will take more time, the war is in full swing, but this is the beginning of the end for Hamas,” the prime minister added. “I say to the Hamas terrorists: It is over. Don’t die for Sinwar. Surrender, now.”

Netanyahu’s office said Sunday that Hamas still has 117 hostages as well as the remains of 20 people killed in captivity or during the Oct. 7 attack. The militants hope to exchange them for large numbers of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

Fox News’ Dana Karni and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Florida rescue teams aid Texas flood disaster recovery

Rescue teams from Florida help with recovery efforts in Texas flood disaster

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida is dispatching water rescue teams to Texas…
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot

Maine GOP lawmaker and transgender athlete drop lawsuit after athlete is identified online

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Attorneys for the state of Maine and a…
Essence Festival New Orleans 2025: Celebrate Black culture with Disney, Hulu and Nat Geo

2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans: Embrace Black culture with Disney, Hulu, and Nat Geo

NEW ORLEANS — The Essence Festival of Culture lights up New Orleans…
Netanyahu and Trump discuss new ceasefire proposal for Gaza

Netanyahu and Trump talk about a new plan to stop fighting in Gaza

Negotiations have repeatedly stalled over how the war should end and when…
City is grinding to a halt as ICE send migrant workers into hiding

ICE causing migrant workers to hide, resulting in city slowdown

ICE raids across Los Angeles have driven the migrant workforce into hiding, sparking…
Denise Richards' husband Aaron Phypers 'files for divorce'

Aaron Phypers initiates divorce proceedings with Denise Richards

Denise Richards’s husband Aaron Phypers has filed for divorce after six years…
JSO has completed its investigation into Charles Faggart's death

Investigation into Charles Faggart’s Death Concluded by JSO

Faggart, a Jacksonville father and well-known chef, died in custody at the…
Texas rep defends vote against emergency alert bill amid floods

Texas representative explains why he voted against emergency alert legislation during floods

() A Texas state representative defended his vote against a $500 million…