Skip to content

Hamas denies using hospitals as captivity centers and announces the death of a third hostage

The armed arm of HamasO Al Qasam Brigadesthis Friday rejected Israeli accusations that the group held hostages in hospitals in Linkassured that “They transferred several of them (to medical centers) to receive treatment due to the severity of their health condition.” and announced the death of another captive.

According to a statement, one of the hostages – identified by name, surname and identification card number – received “intensive care”in a hospital and, after recovering, was transferred back to the place of captivity where, according to Al Qasam, he died as a result of“the panic attacks he suffered as a result of the repeated bombings around his place of detention”.

LOOK HERE: Borrell insists on the failure of the international community in Israel and Palestine during his visit to the West Bank

The Brigades add that they will publish material on the subject, without providing further details.

On the other hand, the political arm of the Islamic group accused Israel of “commit genocide” at the Al-Shifa Hospitalwhich Israeli troops recently attacked, after days of siege in which the hospital lost power and was forced to suspend practically all its services.

Hamas’ announcement comes 48 hours after Israel announced the discovery of the bodies of two hostages near the hospital. Al-Shifaa 19-year-old soldier and a 65-year-old woman, both kidnapped on October 7, along with more than 240 other people.

MORE INFORMATION: “The world has to understand who Israel is dealing with: a terrorist organization”

Israeli forces continue with their military operations which they describe as “precise and selective”At Al Shifa, the largest hospital in the Strip.

According to Israel, Hamas It hides what would be its main military center in the enclave in the same medical center and surrounding area, something that the Islamic group also denies.

Source: Elcomercio

Share this article:
globalhappenings news.jpg
most popular