Upwards of 150 Hamas members were asked to leave a 5-star Cairo Marriott hotel and were subsequently relocated to another hotel on Saturday, The Daily Mail reported on Monday.
The Marriott Renaissance Cairo Mirage City, which is Egyptian-owned, is located about an hour away from both the airport and the city center, according to the report.
It has significantly increased security, and members of Hamas are not allowed to leave the hotel grounds.
Despite these restrictions, the luxurious amenities of their new location remain available. The expansive five-star resort features a large outdoor swimming pool, two football pitches, a wellness center with jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, a fitness center, and tennis courts.
According to the report, room rates at the second hotel start at £200 and can reach £1,400 for the premium suite.
Who are the Hamas members?
As part of Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, Israel agreed to release some 2000 Palestinian prisoners to retrieve the last 20 living hostages.
Released prisoners who were considered too dangerous to remain in the West Bank or Gaza were sent to Egypt.
Among the hotel occupants is reportedly 57-year-old Mahmoud Issa, who founded Special Unit 101 of the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades, a unit that specializes in kidnapping.
A key ally of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Hamas had been upset that he was not freed in the 2011 deal alongside him. He was first imprisoned in 1993.
ISIS terrorist Izz a-Din al-Hamamrah, 47, who recruited suicide bombers and planned hijackings; bus bomb mastermind Samir Abu Nima, 64; ambusher Muhammad Zawahra, 52; kidnapper Ismail Hamdan, 57; and murderer Yousuf Dawud, 39, are also reportedly among those staying at the hotel.
The Mail also reported rumors that some of the terrorists may soon be relocated to nearby tourist destinations such as Qatar, Turkey, and Tunisia.
Reveals the moral absurdity
Moshe Saville, CEO of the Israeli charity OneFamily, an organization that supports victims of terrorism, commented on the situation to The Daily Mail, stating, "This reveals the moral absurdity of how murderers are pampered while families face unending loss every single day. At least these terrorists have been moved away from innocent travelers."
He added, "We are hearing from many families who feel a deep sense of pain and humiliation, knowing that the very murderers who destroyed their lives are enjoying five-star conditions. We expect the State of Israel and the international community to ensure that those who have spilled the blood of innocent people are not rewarded but held fully accountable for their actions."
Shock at the Marriott
When the Hamas terror group's presence was first discovered at the Marriott Renaissance Cairo and reported by The Mail, it greatly alarmed other guests.
The report highlighted that a British flight crew, also guests at the hotel, expressed horror upon learning of the terrorists’ presence. Some remarked that they had unknowingly shared breakfast with them at the hotel’s buffet.
This hotel is known as the "preferred aircrew hub" in Cairo and frequently accommodates crews from 6 airlines due to its proximity to the airport.
Other flight crew members scheduled to arrive were left contemplating their safety, with some admitting they were considering barricading their doors with furniture at night.
The Jerusalem Post reached out to the Marriott Renaissance Cairo Mirage City hotel for comment.