Israeli soldiers work to secure residential areas following a mass-infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in Sderot, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. (Reuters)

Number of Israelis taken prisoner ‘several times greater’ than dozens: Hamas

Reuters

Published: 08 October ,2023: 01:14 AM GST Updated: 08 October ,2023: 01:34 AM GST

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The total number of Israelis captured by Hamas in a surprise attack on Israeli towns on Saturday was “several times greater” than dozens, a spokesperson for the armed wing of Hamas said in a recording aired shortly after midnight on Sunday.

The spokesman said those taken captive were spread throughout all areas of the Gaza strip.

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