Hamas stated on September 15th, 2025, at approximately 11:20 PM UTC, that Prime Minister Netanyahu is responsible for destroying chances of returning hostages and bears full responsibility for their lives. These statements come amid ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza City, which have been characterized by intensive Israeli airstrikes and ground movements. Hamas also criticized the Trump administration's statements as biased towards Israel and embodying double standards. During the reporting window from 11:17 PM to 11:31 PM UTC, Hamas released multiple messages via social media, including one from Alhadath_Brk and two from AlArabiya_Brk. These messages directly attribute the jeopardized hostage return to Netanyahu's actions and his impact on the Trump administration's approach. One message from Hamas, posted at 11:20 PM UTC, stated, "The Trump administration learns that Netanyahu is the one who destroys all the chances of returning hostages." Earlier reports indicated that Israeli forces conducted extensive operations in Gaza City, with previous windows detailing over 35 raids and significant airstrikes, including the destruction of the al-Ghafari tower. These military actions have coincided with political statements from President Donald Trump regarding Middle East peace efforts. Families of abducted individuals have also voiced frustration over the safety of captives and the progress of any potential agreements. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously described Hamas as "agents of terror and barbarism."
