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Hamas Frees Three More Hostages as Cease-Fire Deal Holds

  • #Israel
  • #Kidnapping & hostages
  • #Palestine
  • #Political prisoners
Hamas Frees Three More Hostages as Cease-Fire Deal Holds
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FEB 15
Above: Israeli hostages Alexander Troufanov, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Yair Horn were released in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on Feb. 15, 2025. Image copyright:  Ali Jadallah/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
story last updated FEB 15

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Though Hamas, in many cases, was the main obstacle to achieving an end to this terrible war, the US is proud of its role in mediating. With a deal agreed upon, the hostages will return home and Israel will be more secure. Nonetheless, the implementation of the agreement must be done correctly.

The Hill

Pro-Israel narrative

The staged release ceremony, complete with propaganda displays and forced statements from hostages, reveals Hamas' continued exploitation of the situation for political gain. The group's threats to delay releases and demands for additional concessions show their attempts to manipulate the cease-fire terms.

EutodayZinarakhamilova

Pro-Palestine narrative

While the media has spent a ludicrous amount of time criticizing the release of hostages from Gaza, freed Palestinian prisoners show clear signs of torture and poor treatment. Palestinians are starved and beaten while in Israeli detention, yet this gets almost no media attention. Likewise, as Netanyahu works tirelessly to find any loophole to sabotage the cease-fire, the media remains silent.

XMiddle East Eye

Metaculus Prediction


The Controversies


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Will Israel Lose International Support for Its Campaign in Gaza?
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Who Will Control the Gaza Strip After the Israel-Gaza War?
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Will the Gaza War Lead to a Two-State Solution to the Israel-Palestine Conflict?
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When Will the Gaza War End?
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Go Deeper

The Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

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