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Thursday, January 30, 2025
Talking tough, IDF says Khan Younis tumult risked hostages’ lives
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A crowd surrounds Red Cross cars as they arrive at the site for the handover of Thai and Israeli hostages in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday Jan. 30, 2025.(AP/Jehad Alshrafi)
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says Israel will not accept danger to the hostages being released by Hamas, after the chaotic scenes in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis today.
“The difficult scenes seen in Gaza today posed a threat to the lives of Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Mozes,” he says.
“Hamas is responsible for this. And as we clarified, we will not allow such a danger to the hostages. We will not allow Hamas to violate the deal,” Hagari says.
He says the IDF is preparing for the next release of hostages on Saturday.
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