Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:52pm on 28 Oct 2023,Saturday International
Hamas has demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners held in Israel in exchange for releasing Israeli hostages seized by the militant group. A Hamas spokesperson stated "the price to pay" for the Israeli hostages is emptying Israel's prisons of Palestinians. This comes as Israel said it is expanding its ground offensive in Gaza, with the military still active in the field. Amid the escalating conflict, Gaza has been largely cut off, with internet and phones down, isolating 2.3 million residents. Israel has ramped up operations as Hamas vowed to respond with "full force" to the ongoing attacks. The prisoner exchange demand underscores the high stakes as violence intensifies.
