Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners were released from the Israel under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Among them were about 150 of its members Hamas as a Daily Mail article reveals, who are staying in a hostel in Cairo.
The men who had been accused of terrorist attacks as members of Hamas and ISIS are living among tourists, while the Egyptian authorities are closely monitoring their movements after their release from Israel, while there is strong concern as according to the publication it is possible that some of them are planning their next movements.
The Gaza peace deal, which was signed as part of Donald Trump’s plan, called for the release of 250 Palestinian terrorists serving life sentences in order to secure the release of the last Israeli hostages and a ceasefire. Although Israel was initially opposed to their release, it eventually accepted the deal, seeing it as the only solution to save the hostages and bring a temporary peace to the region.
Of the 250 alleged terrorists released, 154 reside in Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotela five-star resort in Cairo. Extremists, which include prominent members of Hamas and ISIS, enjoy luxury accommodation at this hotel, which has a swimming pool, spa, restaurants and bars. Some who live there include Mahmoud Issa, founder of Special Unit 101 of the Izza al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Izz a-Din al-Hamamrah, a member of ISIS, and Samir Abu Nima, mastermind of the bus bombings.
The arrival of the terrorists at the hotel was very warm as their friends, families and supporters were waiting for them in the hotel lobby. The terrorists, who had been imprisoned for years, were warmly welcomed by Palestinians living in Egypt.
Their presence in Egypt and the ability to travel freely to other countries, such as Qatar, Turkey and Tunisia, has raised security concerns in the region. Former Israeli intelligence official Guy C noted that they have the ability to move freely and re-establish terrorist groups. These extremists can reunite with their supporters and reorganize their activities, threatening international security.
The fact that the Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel continues to accept bookings from the public has drawn heavy criticism.