Hamas: ‘israel’ intentionally targeting hostages in Gaza with the intent of eliminating them
The zionist military has conducted a series of targeted strikes on a site within the Gaza Strip, described as "deliberate and repeated," with the aim of eliminating government soldiers held by resistance factions, according to a statement from Hamas's armed wing.
The spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, announced on Saturday that government forces initiated a series of airstrikes on a site housing several captives, allegedly with the intent to eliminate them.
He stated that the site was bombed with the specific intention of causing fatalities among both the captives and their guards.
In a recent statement, it was reported that resistance fighters endeavored to rescue Israeli prisoners, successfully freeing one individual. However, the current status of this individual remains undisclosed.
In a recent Telegram post, the Qassam Brigades have published a video depicting an injured Israeli captive attempting to move through debris, which is likely the aftermath of a government-led airstrike.
The message accompanying the footage alleged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli military chief of staff Herzi Halevi are determined to eliminate their captives in Gaza through any means necessary.
During its unprecedented operation against the occupied territories on October 7, 2023, Hamas took approximately 250 individuals captive. In a subsequent development, the group released 105 of those held during a week-long truce last November.
In September, an Israeli airstrike targeted the southern region of the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of six individuals who were held captive.
Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of bearing direct responsibility for the deaths of numerous hostages, claiming his role in undermining ceasefire negotiations led to their demise.
The organization has consistently maintained that the only viable solution involves a ceasefire, the withdrawal of occupying forces, and the enactment of a prisoner exchange agreement to secure the release of Israeli captives.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been consistently hindering efforts towards mediating a ceasefire and facilitating an agreement for the release of hostages held by Palestinian factions in Gaza.
