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IDF captures Gaza square where Hamas paraded some hostages during their release

By Emanuel Fabian 9 December 2023, 7:33 pm Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The Israeli flag flies in Gaza City's Palestine Square, in footage broadcast by Channel 12 on December 9, 2023 (Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
The Israeli flag flies in Gaza City's Palestine Square, in footage broadcast by Channel 12 on December 9, 2023 (Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Israeli troops captured the Gaza Strip’s “Palestine Square” earlier this week, where Hamas had paraded some Israeli hostages during their release amid a ceasefire.

The IDF has taken several media outlets to the area in recent days, with new footage coming out this evening showing an Israeli flag waving at the center of the square.

Another clip published online yesterday shows troops lighting Hanukkah candles at the square with a giant menorah.

The Israeli flag flies in Gaza City’s Palestine Square, in footage broadcast by Channel 12 on December 9, 2023 (Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

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