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Israeli Prisoner Becomes Hamas Spokesperson, Reveals Alarming Plans

7/12/2025

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Mahmoud Abu Quidar, an Israeli prisoner, transformed into a Hamas spokesperson during his incarceration for a terrorist plot. He refers to the prison as a "Hamas school of ideology," where inmates absorb extremist beliefs. Leading up to October 7, he revealed that Hamas leaders hinted at major plans against Israel, signaling alarming developments.

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Mahmoud Abu Quidar, an Israeli prisoner, transformed into a Hamas spokesperson during his incarceration for a terrorist plot. He refers to the prison as a "Hamas school of ideology," where inmates absorb extremist beliefs. Leading up to October 7, he revealed that Hamas leaders hinted at major plans against Israel, signaling alarming developments.