Hamas Threatens to Execute Israeli Hostage Over Gaza Home Bombings; Death-toll in Israel Rises to 900

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:08pm on 09 Oct 2023,Monday International

Hamas's armed wing, Al-Qassam brigades, announced they would "begin executing an Israeli civilian captive in return for any new Israeli bombing of civilian houses without pre-warning". Spokesman Abu Obaida blamed this on Israel's escalated killing of women, children, and elderly inside homes. He said 'the ball is their [Israel's] court' from now. Israel believes dozens of its citizens are captive in Gaza after Saturday's Hamas infiltration. Israel usually sends alerts to warn Palestinians of impending attacks on areas. The statement highlights rising tensions as Hamas threatens to execute hostages in response to Israeli airstrikes targeting homes in Gaza. Meanwhile, an Israeli embassy spokesperson claimed on US News network CBS that the number of people killed in the attacks on Israel is now 900.

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