Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Hamas said to be demanding release of all elite terror operatives captured on Oct 7 in exchange for hostages
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleHamas has demanded that Israel release all operatives of the terror group’s elite Nukhba forces who were captured on October 7 in return for the release of the hostages held captive in Gaza, the Kan public broadcaster reports.
The Nukhba forces are the terror group’s elite fighters, and they were the first to enter Israel on October 7, when thousands of terrorists poured through the Gaza border, slaughtering some 1,200 people and seizing 253 hostages.
Hamas’s demand is reportedly being discussed by Israeli officials, although no decision has been made on the matter, Kan reports.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here