Ahead of Gaza City op, Hamas moved hostages above ground to restrict army’s movements — report

Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held in captivity by Hamas in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. September 13, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/FLASH90)
Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held in captivity by Hamas in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. September 13, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/FLASH90)

Ahead of Israel’s operation to conquer Gaza City, Hamas has moved hostages above ground to homes and tents to restrict the military from operating in certain areas, Palestinian sources in Gaza tell the Kan public broadcaster.

Yesterday, the mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal said she was informed that her son is being held above ground in Gaza City, after the terror group published a video of him last week in which he was in the backseat of a car above ground.

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