The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has released a new video targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that his continued leadership endangers the lives of Israeli prisoners held in Gaza. The video, aired on Al Jazeera, states that each day Netanyahu remains in power could lead to more deaths among these prisoners, with Hamas emphasizing that their return to families is contingent upon the cessation of Israeli aggression.
Hamas's message comes in the wake of the Israeli army's recent recovery of six prisoners' bodies from a tunnel in Rafah, igniting significant protests within Israel. The video features statements from Israeli prisoner Uri Danino, who criticized the Netanyahu government for its inability to protect citizens during the events of October 7, and accused the government of jeopardizing their safety through ineffective rescue operations.
Additionally, the Al-Qassam Brigades previously shared a poignant message from a deceased female prisoner, Idan Yerushalmi, who urged the Israeli government to negotiate for her release through an exchange deal. This series of communications from Hamas highlights the escalating tensions and the dire situation facing prisoners in Gaza, as well as the political ramifications for Netanyahu's administration.