Hamas Warns Hostages Will Return in Coffins

Hamas has issued a chilling warning to Israel that hostages held in Gaza will be returned in coffins if military operations continue, following the recovery of six hostages' bodies last week. The spokesperson for Hamas's military wing, Abu Obeida, stated that new instructions have been given to militants regarding hostages, stating their deaths would be on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hands. He emphasized that families of the hostages must choose between their loved ones returning alive or dead, as Netanyahu's insistence on military pressure is obstructing any potential prisoner exchange deal. Protests in Israel have erupted, demanding Netanyahu negotiate a ceasefire to ensure the safe return of hostages, while Netanyahu maintains that Hamas will pay a heavy price for these actions. The ongoing deadlock in negotiations is exacerbated by Netanyahu's demands for control over the Philadelphi Corridor, a key area along the Gaza-Egypt border.