Chronicle poll results: Hostage Deal
We asked our readers about a possible hostage deal. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an electronic poll the following question: “Do you think that Hamas will agree to a deal releasing the hostages before President Biden leaves office?” Of the 243 people who responded, 74% said no; 18% said yes; and 8% said no opinion. 79 comments were submitted. A few follow.
The correct question is whether Hamas and Netanyahu will agree to a deal. Israel has not agreed to one to this point either.
It’s not possible to predict what Hamas will do. Like Donald Trump, you can’t believe or trust a thing they say.
This is going to be just like Jimmy Carter and the Iranian hostages where Carter did the work and Ronald Reagan took the credit.
Democratic Party is not a friend of Israel. They did nothing during the last four years in power. Now the administration is trying to take credit for what occurs when the Republican administration takes office.
The hostages will be released not because of Joe Biden but because Donald Trump is a strong leader.
Bibi is the one slow-rolling this process for his own political gain. Blood is on his hands.
I do not believe that Hamas fears Trump and his threats. Therefore, the hostages will continue to be imprisoned.
If it happens it’s because they see the writing on the wall and want to send a message to Trump. Huckabee as Ambassador: that sent a clear message.
Hamas is not beholden to a change of U.S. administrations or to anyone or anything beyond its charter to eliminate Israel.
Hamas has President Biden in its corner. There is no reason that it would give him anything in return. What a sad ending to a distinguished political career.
Agree to a deal, maybe. Keep to a deal, never.
No chance. Hamas is only interested in the destruction of the Jewish State.
Peace is an illusion of the West.
Hope springs eternal. PJC
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