Israel returned 1,966 Palestinian prisoners. Among them were 250 individuals sentenced to prison terms, including those serving life sentences.In return, 20 living Israelis were returned, and 27 or 28 (the data varies) bodies of those who died in captivity will be returned. Hamas stated that not all the bodies have been found yet and that time is needed.And have you seen Hamas triumphantly riding in jeeps through the ruined streets of Gaza? How they execute "collaborators" - anyone who, in their opinion, "cooperated" with Mossad or the IDF? Have you read that Hamas has refused to surrender its weapons and wants to integrate into the ranks of the Palestinian armed forces? And where did the hungry children suddenly disappear to? Where are they? Even Al-Jazeera has stopped showing heart-wrenching stories."Well done," Islamists. They know how to play the long game."Currently, Hamas is a key player in the negotiations, as it is the one that controls the issue of ending the war and the return of the first hostages, and now the bodies, from the Gaza Strip."And yes, Israel is forced to conduct indirect negotiations with Hamas (mediated by Qatar and Egypt). Because it is Hamas that influences access to the Gaza Strip and its internal logistics. It is Hamas that de-facto manages all humanitarian channels into Gaza. It is Hamas that has the resources and influence that make it indispensable in the political life of the Gaza Strip and Palestine. And this is a disaster, I tell you. Because those who have lost do not behave like winners; they don't arrange triumphs and fireworks.They thumbed their noses at all the conditions set for them.Yes, I know that the U.S. and Israel do not agree to long-term games with Hamas.The peace process, the start of which has been announced, presupposes the complete absence of Hamas as a governing structure in Gaza. They were assigned a specific role - the exchange of hostages and a ceasefire. After that, the role of Hamas is supposed to be reduced to zero.But Hamas has its own plans. Hamas:does not recognize Israel's right to exist;advocates for a Palestinian state "from the river to the sea";does not want to disarm;declares the right to fight for "freedom and self-determination";sees itself as part of the future political landscape.And what will be done about this is unclear.Trump, of course, is a "great guy." He has stopped the 8th war already. But what won't you do for a plane gifted by the Qataris and business with Qatari money. Smart guy.Now Hamas must be grateful to him from earth to sky.And it seems the Israelis will have to start all over again. And there was a chance.Gaza is completely destroyed. This is the price that Hamas, not the residents, paid for the attack on Israel. But everyone suffered."And I have no doubt that if Hamas could attack Israel again right now, it would be done without any hesitation. Even understanding the consequences."This is fanaticism. This is a policy where only hatred is cultivated and one's own life has no value. And here, logic and common sense absolutely do not work. Therefore, Hamas has now simply received time to catch its breath and begin preparations for a new phase of the war.And here the terrorists released from Israeli prisons will come in very handy. Well, you don't really believe, do you, that Hamas members will take up shovels and pickaxes to rebuild their country?Some of the released terrorists will be sent to Qatar or Turkey as part of the agreements. But the bulk will remain. And certainly not to rebuild destroyed houses.Everyone else will do the rebuilding. Funds from international organizations will go towards this. As has happened before. History is cyclical, after all. But the question is what will be done with those funds. Maybe tunnels and weapons production again.I constantly draw parallels with us. There is something to think about.SourceAbout the author. Zoya Kazanzhy, journalist.The editorial staff does not always share the opinions expressed by the authors of the blogs.