Hamas’s military wing, the Qassam Brigades, has confirmed the deaths of seven captives in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israel’s bombardment. The total number of captives killed by Israeli military operations is believed to exceed 70. The deaths highlight Israel’s prioritization of destroying armed Palestinian factions over the safety of captives. Truce talks are ongoing between Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to secure a ceasefire, with Israel demanding a list of Israeli captives in exchange. The Qassam Brigades emphasize the need for negotiations to safely release captives, as evidenced by a previous exchange of 105 hostages for Palestinian women and children. The Gaza Ministry of Health reports a death toll of at least 30,228 Palestinians, while Israel has seen 1,139 casualties. With mediation efforts in progress, the White House has stated that the release of hostages could lead to a sustained ceasefire in Gaza for at least six weeks. However, Israel is waiting for Hamas to provide information on the remaining Israeli captives and the number of Palestinian prisoners they are requesting for release. The conflict continues to escalate, with the safety of captives and civilians hanging in the balance.
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Israeli army bombing in Gaza results in the death of seven captives, according to Hamas
