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Hamas claims to be holding dozens of Israeli soldiers, officers in Gaza Strip

By Emanuel Fabian 7 October 2023, 7:32 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Palestinians drive a captured Israeli military vehicle in Gaza City on Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)
Palestinians drive a captured Israeli military vehicle in Gaza City on Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

The Hamas terror group says it is holding hostage dozens of Israeli soldiers and officers in the Gaza Strip.

In a statement, Hamas claims the captives “have been secured in safe places and resistance tunnels.”

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