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A Hamas military spokesperson claimed the terrorist organisation will execute an Israeli civilian hostage any time Israel targets Gaza without warning.<\/p>\n
Abu Obaida, spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, said they have been acting in accordance with Islamic instructions by keeping Israeli captives safe. But he chillingly warned they will begin executing hostages for any retaliation.<\/p>\n
Obaida said: \u201cWe have decided to put an end to this and as of now, we declare that any targeting of our people in their homes without prior warning will be regrettably faced with the execution of one the hostages of civilians we are holding."<\/p>\n
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Despite the warning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has \u201conly started\u201d striking Hamas. Netanyahu has been serving as prime minister since December 2022.<\/p>\n
Gaza City has been struck by airstrikes today. It is believed the attack was retaliation for the Hamas fighters crossing the border and attacking Israeli cities on Saturday (October 7). <\/p>\n
In a video statement Monday, Israel's foreign minister Eli Cohen warned Hamas against harming any of the hostages who were taken from Israel and being held in Gaza. Stating it is \u201cin the spirit of mutual responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n
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