Hamas claimed on Saturday that some hostages had been killed during Israel's rescue mission in central Gaza, although no proof was provided. The spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, made the unverified claim, stating that Israel had freed some hostages but also killed others during the operation.
Abu Obaida did not provide any details on the identities of the deceased or offer evidence to support his claim. He mentioned that the rescue raid had endangered the remaining hostages and would have a devastating impact on their lives.
In response, the Israel Defense Forces dismissed Hamas' claims, labeling the organization as a terrorist group that uses psychological terrorism to achieve its objectives. The IDF advised caution in accepting Hamas' statements due to their limited credibility.
Israel's military successfully rescued four hostages in the special daylight operation, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 210 people and left over 400 others wounded, according to Gazan authorities. While CNN could not independently verify these figures, journalists on the ground in central Gaza described scenes of horror and mass casualties.
