Hamas Hokey Pokey on Dead Hostages?https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/10/14/hamas-hokey-pokey-on-dead-hostages-n3807820It didn't take long for the Hamas Hokey Pokey to return. This time, the terrorists are dancing with the dead -- but Israel refuses to dance along with them.
The Wall Street Journal reported today on Hamas' lack of commitment to returning the remains of hostages that died in captivity or who were transported after being murdered in the October 7 massacre. Hamas released the living hostages under pressure from Donald Trump and the Israeli army, and also committed to the return of the dead. Shortly after the first exchange of four bodies, though, Hamas has basically shrugged its shoulders on producing any more of the remaining 24 murdered Israelis:
It didn't take long for the Israeli government to respond. The IDF will not return to offensive operations, the Jerusalem Post reported, but they aren't budging from their current positions either. Until Hamas meets its obligations under Trump's deal, the Rafah crossing will remain in Israeli control -- and that means aid will slow down significantly, too:
Unsurprising bad faith by Hamas.
