The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video clip stating that three hostages, including an American citizen, were killed in an Israeli military operation. According to the Brigades, some detainees were released during the operation, but three prisoners were killed, one of whom was American.
The Israeli army had announced the successful release of four hostages in Nuseirat, on Saturday, in an operation that took place under fire. Prior to this, the army had targeted combat infrastructure in Nuseirat. However, tensions remain high as both sides continue to escalate tensions.
The Al-Qassam Brigades claimed that the release of more prisoners depends on the liberation of their own prisoners. They accused the Israeli government of resorting to killing some of their own prisoners in order to save others. This accusation has not been confirmed by either side and remains a point of contention between them.
