Hamas announced that a female hostage was killed amid Israeli military operations, although details remain unclear. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they cannot confirm the claim but are in contact with the hostage's family. This incident raises further concerns regarding hostages' safety as ongoing airstrikes have led to a rising death toll in Gaza, now said to exceed 44,000.
Hamas Reports Death of Female Hostage During Israeli Operations in Northern Gaza
Hamas Reports Death of Female Hostage During Israeli Operations in Northern Gaza
The ongoing conflict in Gaza saw a reported death of a female hostage as complications arise in Israeli airstrikes.
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Hamas has reported that a female hostage has been killed during Israeli operations in northern Gaza. The identity of the woman remains undisclosed, and the circumstances of her death are yet to be clarified. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they are currently unable to “verify or refute” Hamas's claim, adding that they are in communication with the woman’s family.
“This evening, the terrorist organization Hamas released a document in which a kidnapped woman is allegedly seen killed,” the IDF said in a statement. “We are checking the information and at this stage we are unable to verify or refute it.” According to Hamas, contact with the woman’s captors was restored recently after several weeks, leading to the confirmation of her death.
Abu Ubeida, spokesperson for Hamas’s military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, mentioned that another female hostage, who was kept with the woman, had sustained injuries and her life was now in jeopardy. Israeli officials estimate that approximately 60 live hostages remain in Gaza, alongside the bodies of many others presumed dead.
This report comes as Israel continues its military operations throughout Gaza, with the Hamas-run health ministry claiming around 120 people were killed in the last 48 hours due to Israeli airstrikes. The ongoing conflict began following a surprise attack by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to approximately 1,200 fatalities and 251 hostages taken. Since then, the health ministry in Gaza has reported nearly 44,000 deaths and over 104,000 injuries in the territory.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that aid has virtually ceased from reaching the beleaguered north Gaza area for the past 40 days. Amid the ongoing crisis, additional statements from international observers have emerged, including suggestions that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may face arrest if he were to enter the UK.
Hamas has reported that a female hostage has been killed during Israeli operations in northern Gaza. The identity of the woman remains undisclosed, and the circumstances of her death are yet to be clarified. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they are currently unable to “verify or refute” Hamas's claim, adding that they are in communication with the woman’s family.
“This evening, the terrorist organization Hamas released a document in which a kidnapped woman is allegedly seen killed,” the IDF said in a statement. “We are checking the information and at this stage we are unable to verify or refute it.” According to Hamas, contact with the woman’s captors was restored recently after several weeks, leading to the confirmation of her death.
Abu Ubeida, spokesperson for Hamas’s military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, mentioned that another female hostage, who was kept with the woman, had sustained injuries and her life was now in jeopardy. Israeli officials estimate that approximately 60 live hostages remain in Gaza, alongside the bodies of many others presumed dead.
This report comes as Israel continues its military operations throughout Gaza, with the Hamas-run health ministry claiming around 120 people were killed in the last 48 hours due to Israeli airstrikes. The ongoing conflict began following a surprise attack by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to approximately 1,200 fatalities and 251 hostages taken. Since then, the health ministry in Gaza has reported nearly 44,000 deaths and over 104,000 injuries in the territory.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that aid has virtually ceased from reaching the beleaguered north Gaza area for the past 40 days. Amid the ongoing crisis, additional statements from international observers have emerged, including suggestions that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may face arrest if he were to enter the UK.
