Hamas reveals psychological torture plan for Israeli hostages in 2024
- A document from Hamas' military intelligence reveals plans for psychological torture of Israeli hostages and their families to increase pressure on the Israeli government.
- The document admits that Hamas' military capacity has weakened since the war began, while also outlining a strategy to maintain their armed forces.
- Families of hostages are calling for global awareness and action to secure the release of their loved ones, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention.
A secret document from Hamas' military intelligence, discovered on a computer belonging to leader Yahya Sinwar, outlines a disturbing strategy for dealing with Israeli hostages. Dated spring 2024, the document reveals plans for psychological torture aimed at both hostages and their families to exert pressure on the Israeli government. It emphasizes the need to maintain military capacity while admitting that their forces have been weakened since the onset of the conflict. The document also indicates that Hamas is indifferent to the suffering of civilians in Gaza, focusing solely on its negotiating position. Videos of hostages, including American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, have been released, showcasing them under duress, criticizing Israel, and pleading for their release. The document suggests that Hamas would allow Red Cross visits to some hostages during negotiations, intending to manipulate families into increasing pressure on their government. The situation remains dire, with around 70 hostages unaccounted for, and families like that of Goldberg-Polin are calling for global awareness to secure their loved ones' freedom. The implications of this strategy highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the complexities of negotiating peace in the region.