GAZA CITY: Amid the ongoing conflict the besieged Gaza Strip, Hamas has garnered international attention for its exemplary treatment of Israeli hostages during a latest prisoner exchange. The surprising turn of events in the battlefield, where Hamas fighters have been perceived as challenging the military might of Israel, is now coupled with displays of high morals during the release of prisoners.
Social media, particularly on the platform X, has been flooded with photos and videos capturing masked Hamas fighters treating Israeli hostages with remarkable kindness, a stark contrast to the reported ill-treatment of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli forces. One user, Azad, shared a video of the prisoner exchange, praising the moral conduct of Hamas fighters and expressing admiration for the mothers who raised individuals with such high morals.
اللہ اللہ کس قدر عظیم ہیں وہ مائیں جنہوں نے ان اعلی اخلاق کے مالک نوجوانوں کو پروان چڑھایا ہے۔۔
صیہونی قیدیوں کو ریڈ کراس کے حوالے کرنے کرنے کا منظر۔۔۔ قیدی کس انداز میں الوداع کہہ رہے ہیں۔۔ مجھے فخر ہے کہ میرا تعلق ایسے لوگوں سے ہے جو میدان جنگ میں بھی اخلاق کا دامن نہیں چھوڑتے pic.twitter.com/CDQpnxwRUm— آزاد۔۔۔۔ (@ZirwaF3) November 26, 2023
The footage shows the handover of Israeli prisoners to the Red Cross, with the released hostages appearing fully recovered and expressing gratitude towards Hamas fighters. The scenes suggest that the hostages were treated well during their captivity, prompting pride among those who identify with a people maintaining their morals even in the heat of conflict.
A particularly heartening message came from the sister of one of the Thai hostages, shared widely on social media. In the video, she commended the good behavior of Hamas fighters, asserting that her sister was not abused or tortured during her time in Hamas custody. The woman expressed that her sister was well-fed and cared for, creating an impression that the hostages were not in a typical prison environment but rather well-maintained.
"میری بہن پر نہ تو تشدد کیا گیا اور نہ ہی ٹارچر کیا گیا، اس کو اچھا کھانا کھلایا گیا۔ اس کی بہت اچھی طرح سے دیکھ بھال کی گئی۔ ایسا لگتا تھا جیسے وہ کسی سرنگ میں نہیں، بلکہ ایک گھر میں ٹھہرے ہوئے ہوں۔"
رہائی پانے والے تھائی یرغمالیوں میں سے ایک کی بہن اچھے سلوک بارے بات کرتےہوئے pic.twitter.com/YJqu0pI4dZ— Palestine Urdu | فلسطین اردو (@PalestineUrdu_) November 26, 2023
Hamas Fighters Win Hearts During Prisoners-Hostages Exchange
Another social media user, Ihsan Ullah, shared a photo contrasting Israeli soldiers arresting a young child with Hamas fighters tenderly handing over an Israeli child of the same age to the Red Cross. The stark juxtaposition illustrated a narrative of compassion and care on one side, and a more aggressive approach on the other.
The difference between hamas and ISRAELI terrorists pic.twitter.com/QNGCsL1D5P
— Ihsan Ullah (@imihsanullah2) November 26, 2023
The sentiment was echoed by Jackson Hinkle, who shared a statement from an Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman celebrating the perceived victory of Hamas over Israel’s military prowess. The spokesman declared an end to the era of deceiving the world with military might and intelligence superiority, asserting the decline of Zionism.
🚨🇵🇸 Al Qassam's Abu Obeida last month:
"The era of selling illusions to the world about the myth of the invincible army, the invulnerable Merkava tank, and alleged military and intelligence superiority has ended after we shattered it in front of the world in the ‘Gaza envelope’… pic.twitter.com/GTfsioZRy9
— Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) November 26, 2023
Responding to these sentiments, a user emphasized the distinction between terrorists and freedom fighters, noting that the behavior of Palestinian fighters serves as a living example that even adversaries are compelled to appreciate.
کیا آپ سوچ سکتے ہیں کہ دہشتگردوں میں بھی اس قدر انسانیت ہو سکتی ہے، جو کہ مہذب ریاست (اسرائیل) کو مات دے سکے۔ pic.twitter.com/vRoLKu1ApW
— RTEUrdu (@RTEUrdu) November 26, 2023
