Hamas says its fighters killed one hostage, wounded two others in “two separate incidents”

The Israeli army responded on Monday evening, saying it “did not immediately have any information that would allow it to confirm or deny Hamas’ allegations.”

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A wall in Tel Aviv (Israel) with portraits of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, August 11, 2024. (OREN ZIV / AFP)

The spokesman for Hamas’ armed wing announced on Monday, August 12, that its fighters had “killed a hostage” man and “wounded two female hostages” In “two separate incidents” in the Gaza Strip. The two women “are taken care of to try to keep them alive”adds Abou Obeida in a statement, assuring that“A commission of inquiry has been formed to find out the details which will be made public later”.

The Israeli army responded, saying “not having any immediate information that would allow him to confirm or deny Hamas’ allegations”. Of the 251 people abducted on October 7, 111 are still being held in Gaza, 39 of whom have died, according to the same source. Earlier in the day, its spokesman Daniel Hagari had said that he had not forgotten “For just one moment the hostages cruelly held by Hamas in Gaza”. “We are deeply concerned about their physical and mental condition, given the time that has passed and the difficult conditions of their captivity.”he added.


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