Hamas has accused Israel of committing a 'horrific massacre' in central Gaza, with reports indicating at least 210 people killed and hundreds more injured in Israeli attacks. The militant group condemned Israel's actions, particularly during a hostage rescue operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp, labeling it a 'brutal crime' that lacked basic human values.
Despite Israel rescuing four hostages alive, Hamas emphasized that this did not diminish what they perceive as Israel's 'strategic failure' in the region, citing ongoing hostilities and the holding of numerous other hostages. Hamas' political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, affirmed that the resistance against Israel would persist, vowing to defend the rights of the Palestinian people.
These recent events follow previous clashes between Hamas and Israel, with Hamas allegedly killing at least 1,200 people and taking hostages in earlier attacks. The casualty figures reported by the government media office in Gaza have not been independently verified, raising questions about the accuracy of the numbers provided.
