‘It’s All Speculation’: U.S., Israel Reportedly Don’t Know How Many Hostages are Still Alive in Gaza
by The Foreign Desk
The Foreign Desk— By: Jake Smith, Daily Caller News Foundation There is near-total uncertainty surrounding the status of the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, U.S. and Israeli officials anonymously told NBC News. Hamas took over 250 men, women and children as hostages during its attacks against Israel on Oct. 7 that left roughly 1,200 people dead.
VINnews—Report: Israel Fears That Only 40 Of 133 Hostages Are Still Alive. JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel fears that only 40 of the 133 hostages being held by Hamas are still alive, according to a Daily Mail report Sunday. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The figure is based on intelligence gathered by Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security agency, which has been garnering information
Hindustan Times—U.S. Media 'Fact-Checks' Israel's War Claims; Tunnels Exist, 5000 Hamas Fighters Still In North Gaza. The New York Times has highlighted how Israel has 'failed' to fulfil its promises of destroying Hamas in Gaza. The report quoted several Israeli and U.S. officials as saying that Israel hasn't been able to destroy Hamas' tunnel network below the Strip. They add that 4,000-5,000 Hamas fighters are still active in North Gaza. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS
The Foreign Desk—Biden’s Gaza Pier Site Reportedly Comes Under Attack as U.S. Troops Prepare to Begin Construction. By: Micaela Burrow, Daily Caller News Foundation Engineering sites where U.S. military personnel will soon begin constructing a humanitarian pier reportedly came under attack, the Israeli military and United Nations (U.N.) officials said Thursday, according to media reports. “Various terrorist organizations” lobbed mortar rounds at efforts on the location laying the groundwork for the pier