Curated By: Shankhyaneel Sarkar
Last Updated: October 17, 2023, 12:25 IST
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories
Hamas in a video released on Monday said it is holding over 200 hostages while other Palestinian factions are holding over 50 hostages. (Image: Reuters File/Representative)
Hamas said between 200-250 hostages are being held in Gaza and it is holding 200 Israelis and foreigners hostages.
The Hamas terrorist group said that there are currently 200-250 hostages in the Gaza Strip and they are holding 200 hostages in Gaza. Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida in a video released on Monday said that the terrorist group is holding about 200 hostages while other terrorist groups are holding about 50 hostages.
Obeida said there is no definitive count of hostages in Gaza due to “security and practical difficulties”.
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