In a disturbing development, Hamas has threatened the lives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, following a successful rescue operation by Israeli forces. The terrorist organization's military wing spokesman, Abu Obeida, revealed "new directives" for guards holding captives, suggesting potential harm to hostages if Israeli troops approach their locations.
On Monday evening, the Telegram channel of Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida released a statement that sent shockwaves through Israel. "We have clearly stated that following the incident in Nuseirat, new instructions were issued to our fighters responsible for guarding the prisoners in case the army approaches their detention sites," the message read. This ominous declaration from the terrorist organization implied that guards had been instructed to potentially harm or kill hostages if IDF forces drew near their hiding places.
The statement comes in the wake of six hostages being murdered just before the IDF could save them. The "incident in Nuseirat" refers to the daring operation carried out on June 8, where Israeli forces successfully rescued hostages Shlomi Ziv, Noa Argamani, Andrey Kozlov, and Almog Meir Jan from Hamas captivity. The rescue took place near the bustling market of Nuseirat, a town in central Gaza. At 11:00 AM, in a coordinated effort, Shin Bet and Yamam forces simultaneously stormed two buildings in the camp, freeing the four captives.
The operation was not without its costs. During intense firefights between Israeli forces and terrorists, Yamam team commander and operative Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora, who led the initial breach, was critically wounded. Tragically, Zmora succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. He was posthumously promoted to Chief Superintendent in recognition of his bravery and sacrifice.
