Hamas claims that Israeli military operations have killed a female hostage held in Gaza, and Israeli authorities are currently investigating this claim.
Hamas, which has not disclosed the woman’s identity, alleged that her death occurred after communication with her captors was restored following weeks of silence. Abu Obeida, spokesman for Hamas’s al-Qassam Brigades, also claimed that another female hostage held alongside her was injured and remains in critical condition.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they are working to verify the report and are in contact with the woman’s family. The IDF mentioned that Hamas released a document allegedly showing the killed hostage, but at this stage, they cannot confirm or refute the information.
This incident comes as Israel continues its military operations against Hamas in Gaza, which began after Hamas’s surprise assault on October 7, 2023.
The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with nearly 44,000 people killed and over 104,000 injured in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry.