if you want to retrace causation you will recognise the years in which Gazan people have been forced to live in a ghetto with few rights and even when working in Israel are paid less than other workers. all fuel, food, and even most water, restricted and managed entirely by Israel. armed guards at every exit and along the fence patrolling to ensure none escape.
how would you react if locked into such a place to call home. your ancient homeland, a prison.
this is fact UT. not an apology or defence of Hamas. but such would drive any sane person to rebellion.
the argument could be made that Hamas would not exist but for the treatment of Gazan people. and we all know that Netanyahu birthed Hamas and supported the mob financially until recently/
yes Hamas could have released the hostages. they would have been smart to kill themselves off rather than be taken by the IDF. there are an abundance of reports of Israeli prisons torturing Palestinian prisoners.
