The number of people held hostage in Gaza has risen to 239, according to the Israeli military, as reported by Reuters. These captives were taken across the border into Gaza during Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7. The Israeli government had previously confirmed 229 captives from over 20 countries.
In Tel Aviv, Israeli Defence Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari provided an update on the situation. He revealed that “dozens of terrorists” from the “tactical command” were killed during bombing in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. The Israeli military has been conducting airstrikes to ensure the safety of its ground forces and eliminate the “terrorist infrastructure”. Hagari emphasised the complexity of the ground campaign and the utmost importance of ensuring the safety of the troops.
