Unexpected alliance: Hamas thanks Putin for securing hostage's release
The Hamas terrorists have expressed their gratitude towards Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Reportedly, Putin had orchestrated the release of a hostage, who also holds Russian citizenship. In return, the captors freed the man and thanked Putin "for his support of the Palestinian cause". The predicament led to an unexpected alliance.
2:54 PM EST, November 28, 2023
A well-known slogan aptly paraphrased: terrorists seem to have a soft spot for him. And who might this be? None other than the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Driven by deep concern regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Putin requested the Hamas fighters to free a boy they had kidnapped in Israel; a boy who happened to also hold a Russian passport. The demand was complied with immediately.
Ron Krivoi was kidnapped by Hamas from the well-attended "Supernova" festival. Located near the Gaza border, this site experienced an unprecedented attack on civilians. Hundreds of innocent festival-goers were attacked and killed by Hamas at the event on October 7, 2023.
Young Ron Krivoi had a fortuitous edge—his Russian passport.
When the attackers realized that Ron Krivoi held Russian citizenship, it was clear he could not be harmed. The boy was released, a gesture which, according to the Palestinians, "came in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts." It is no secret that Putin's nation has been a longtime supporter of Islamist groups.
In mid-October, Putin advocated for the creation of a Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem serving as its capital. However, his support extends beyond mere words, manifesting in behind-the-scenes engagements as well.
Palestinian terrorists received training in Iranian and Lebanese camps, including from Russian instructors from organizations such as the Wagner Group and Redut units. Russia also supplied weapons and ammunition to the Middle East, although they have largely kept quiet regarding their support for Hamas. These revelations surfaced following independent journalism inspections.
Additional interests of Russia include fueling the conflict in the Middle East.
Their hidden objective was to divert international attention away from the Ukrainian war and ease their military efforts there. The hope, presumably, was that a war in Israel would lead to reduced support for warring Kiev from the USA and Western countries. As it stands, there is no strong evidence pointing towards this. But the Israeli military is gradually suppressing terrorists day by day.
"We, the members of the Islamic Resistance Movement, are grateful for the Russian president's standpoint on the continued Zionist aggression against our nation, as well as his condemnation of the Gaza siege, cessation of humanitarian aid, and attacks on civilians," Hamas announced.
Vladimir Putin also appealed for a cessation of bloodshed in the Gaza Strip. The same person on record for initiating the Ukrainian war, denying their right to self-determination, and causing the death of thousands...
Hamas expressed their gratitude towards Vladimir Putin, stating that "the release of a Russian citizen was a recognition for Moscow", which has backed the Palestinian cause since the beginning of the war with Israel. This support did not limit to just word of mouth, but extended to physical manifestations. The Russian hostage was released on Sunday, after weeks of detention in the Gaza Strip.
Apparently, the Russian hostage barely escaped death while in the Gaza Strip.
Upon re-entry to Israel, Ron Krivoi revealed that he had a fleeting escape from his captors. The opportunity arose when the building he was confined in was bombed by the Israeli army. The boy spent four days wandering Gaza, attempting to find his way back home to Israel. His efforts were thwarted when Gaza Strip civilians apprehended him and returned him to the Hamas fighters, who thereafter oversaw his "protection".
