{"id":2059036,"date":"2023-10-07T15:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T19:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-says-it-has-dozens-of-israeli-soldiers-captive\/"},"modified":"2023-10-07T15:13:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T19:13:16","slug":"hamas-says-it-has-dozens-of-israeli-soldiers-captive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-says-it-has-dozens-of-israeli-soldiers-captive\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamas claims to hold many Israeli soldiers captive."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhamas-says-it-has-dozens-of-israeli-soldiers-captive%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059036&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Hamas Holds Dozens \u200bof Israeli Soldiers Captive After Surprise\u2062 Attack<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, a spokesperson for the \u200bterror group Hamas announced on Saturday afternoon that\u200d they are\u2064 currently holding dozens of\u200c Israeli soldiers captive. This \u200drevelation comes just hours after Hamas launched a surprise assault on Israel, unleashing rockets and carrying \u2063out attacks on both military personnel and civilians.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of the attack is \u200dparticularly significant, as it occurred on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah and on Shabbat, the day of rest observed by many in Israel. The assault has resulted in a devastating\u2062 toll, with at least 200 people dead and over 1,000 wounded.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 gravity of \u2063the situation was confirmed\u200b by Associated Press reporter\u200d Seung Min Kim, who stated \u200cthat Hamas militants are indeed holding Israeli civilians and soldiers hostage in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wasted no time in \u2063declaring that his country is now &#8220;at war,&#8221; and the Israel Defense Force (IDF) has launched \u2062&#8221;Operation Swords of Iron&#8221; to defend \u2063against \u200cthe \u200bterrorists.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JERUSALEM (AP) \u2014 \u2064A Hamas spokesman says that the\u2062 group is holding dozens of captive Israeli soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Seung Min \u200dKim (@seungminkim) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/seungminkim\/status\/1710694792244445407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JERUSALEM (AP) \u2014 Israeli military spokesperson confirms \u200cthat Hamas militants are \u200dholding Israeli civilians and soldiers hostage\u200c in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/seungminkim\/status\/1710666569758413009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The conflict has escalated rapidly, with \u200dIsrael launching strikes on Hamas\u200d targets in Gaza. Palestinian officials claim \u2064a death toll of\u2063 200 and 1,610\u200b injuries, but\u2064 details regarding the locations \u2064and identities of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-says-it-has-dozens-of-israeli-soldiers-captive\/\" title=\"Hamas claims to hold many Israeli soldiers captive.\">casualties remain unclear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden has expressed his condemnation of the\u200b attacks and assured Prime Minister Netanyahu of \u2064the United States&#8217; unwavering support for Israel&#8217;s security.\u2062 However, the recent release \u200cof $6 billion in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-hands-iran-6-billion-5-americans-freed\/\" title=\"Biden gives Iran B, frees 5 Americans.\">frozen oil revenues<\/a> to Iran by the U.S. president has drawn criticism, with concerns that it may embolden rogue regimes like Iran\u2064 to \u200ctake more Americans hostage.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1696011031102000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1725QljG4qoXJl_mG2Blr2\">CLICK HERE\u2062 TO\u200b GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/death-toll-rises-hundreds-wounded-after-palestinian-terrorists-launch-unprecedented-attack-on-israel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Death Toll Rises, Hundreds Wounded After Palestinian \u2063Terrorists Launch Unprecedented Attack On Israel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064What is Operation Swords of Iron and what is its purpose?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  =&#8221;550&#8243;><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The IDF has launched Operation Swords of Iron to defend against the terrorists who have attacked our nation. We will not rest until our soldiers and civilians are safely returned. Praying for \u200bthe safety of all our citizens.\u200b \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) October 9, 2021<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The international community\u2063 has strongly condemned \u2064Hamas&#8217; actions and called for the\u2062 immediate release of the Israeli \u2062captives. United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres expressed deep concern over the escalation of violence\u2062 and stressed the need for a swift\u2063 resolution to the crisis. The United States\u200d and several European\u2062 countries have also voiced their support for Israel and condemned Hamas&#8217; actions\u200d as acts of terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>This recent attack \u2062demonstrates\u2063 the relentless and\u2063 indiscriminate nature of Hamas&#8217; aggression towards Israel. Despite efforts to maintain peace and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nuclear-war-cannot-be-won-and-must-never-be-fought-five-world-powers-reaffirm-promise-to-avoid-nuclear-war\/\" title=\"\u2018Nuclear War Cannot Be Won And Must Never Be Fought\u2019: Five World Powers Reaffirm Promise To Avoid Nuclear War\">pursue diplomatic solutions<\/a>, the terrorist group has continually shown a willingness to exploit any opportunity to inflict harm on Israeli\u2064 citizens.\u2064 This attack on Simchat\u2063 Torah, a day symbolizing joy and\u2064 celebration in the Jewish faith, further underscores \u200dHamas&#8217; utter disregard for human life and respect for religious\u200b freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Israel, on the other hand, has consistently prioritized\u2063 the safety and well-being of its citizens. The IDF&#8217;s swift response in launching Operation Swords of Iron exemplifies the country&#8217;s commitment to protect its people from terrorist threats. Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense \u200bis enshrined in international law, and it has both the moral and legal obligation to \u200dtake measures to ensure the security of \u200dits citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The hostage situation created by Hamas is a flagrant violation of\u200c international law and human \u200crights. The Geneva Conventions explicitly \u2063prohibit the taking of hostages, and the Fourth \u2062Geneva Convention specifically outlines the rights and protections afforded to civilians in times of \u2062conflict. Hamas must immediately release all Israeli captives and comply\u2062 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-the-media-use-and-abuse-interviews-to-push-their-narrative\/\" title=\"How The Media Use And Abuse Interviews To Push Their Narrative\">international humanitarian law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americans-remember-the-48th-annual-march-for-life\/\" title=\"Americans remember the 48th annual March for Life\">stand united<\/a> in condemning Hamas&#8217; actions and supporting Israel in \u200dthis time of crisis. The threat \u2064posed by \u200cterrorist\u2062 organizations like Hamas\u200d requires a collective \u200cand unwavering response,\u2063 emphasizing the importance of global cooperation in combatting terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this attack \u200dhighlights the need for renewed efforts to achieve a lasting and comprehensive resolution \u2062to\u200c the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The cycle of violence and bloodshed must be broken to ensure a peaceful and stable future for both Israelis and Palestinians. The international community must actively work towards a negotiated settlement that\u2064 addresses the legitimate concerns and aspirations of both sides, while upholding the principles of peace, justice, and security\u200d for all.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the shocking revelation of Hamas\u200d holding dozens of Israeli soldiers captive after a surprise attack is a grave violation of international law and human \u2062rights. Israel has the right to defend itself against such acts of terrorism, and the international community must support its efforts. This incident underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to\u2063 the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ensuring\u2062 security and prosperity \u2062for both Israelis and Palestinians. Only through international \u2062cooperation and a commitment to peace can we hope to prevent further tragedy and promote a brighter future for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Hamas spokesperson announced on Saturday that they have captured numerous Israeli soldiers. This follows a sudden attack by Hamas on Israel, involving rocket launches and assaults on both military personnel and civilians. 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