The translation of the document presented by Gallant, which he claimed illustrates the dire situation of Hamas, actually reveals Hamas's demands and the number of terrorists expected to be released in any future agreement.
The document, exposed by Defense Minister Gallant regarding the weakened state of the Hamas terror organization, was translated by several sources who argue that the content of the document differs significantly from what has been presented to the Israeli public.
Translations of the text show that the majority of the document deals with Hamas's preparations for the possibility of a hostage deal and its expected terms, including the number of terrorists to be released for each hostage.
According to the document, Hamas's demands for any future deal include the release of 33 "humanitarian" hostages in the initial phase — the elderly, young people, the injured, and women. This category will also include some of the female soldiers who were kidnapped, but the release of these hostages will come at a significant cost.
The document claims that Hamas leaders have reached general agreements that for each civilian hostage released, at least 30 terrorists chosen by Hamas will be freed, while for each female soldier released, 50 terrorists will be freed, including 20 terrorists convicted of murder and serving life sentences. According to the terms outlined in the document, in the first phase of any deal, at least 990 terrorists will be released from prison in exchange for at least a third of the hostages held, with the number potentially rising to 1,650. Of these, 660 are serious terrorists sentenced to life imprisonment. The final number and ratio will depend on the number of female soldiers released.
