Hamas says it took more Israeli hostages on October 8

Hamas claims it took more Israeli hostages on October 8 and took them to the Gaza Strip. This was announced by the representative of the armed wing of Hamas, Abu Obaida, in a short statement on Al-Aqsa TV.

“Today, our fighters managed to capture a large number of prisoners from enemy forces and deliver them to the Gaza Strip“, – leads his words CNN.

He also said that Hamas militants reached the Mavkiyim area, where heavy fighting took place.

“A significant number of enemy forces were killed and wounded“, Obaidah said.

CNN notes that there is no confirmation of this information.

On the evening of October 8, Hamas militants refused to release the Israeli hostages.

Earlier it became known that the UAE was shocked by reports of Hamas’ actions against Israelis.

Let us remind you that on the morning of October 7, a massive missile attack was carried out on Israel. The Islamist movement Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, claimed responsibility for the attack.

In response, Jerusalem launched the counter-terrorism Operation Iron Swords. Its first phase ended by the night of October 8.

According to the latest data, more than 700 people were killed on the Israeli side and more than 2,200 were injured. In Palestine, there are 313 victims and 1,990 injured.