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Coverage dated October 6, 2023

Hamas Takes Israeli Soldiers, Civilians As Prisoners Of War

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Hamas claims “dozens” of soldiers were taken, while Israel says many civilians were taken as prisoners of war, too.

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  1. The Times of Israel

    Hamas claims to have captured many Israeli captives, ‘including senior officers’ (opens The Times of Israel)

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  2. Washington Examiner

    Israeli military confirms Hamas holding soldiers and civilians hostage following surprise attack (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Israeli military confirmed the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has captured several Israel Defense Forces members and civilians and is holding them hostage.

  3. The Times of Israel

    Hamas claims to capture soldiers, civilians in deadly assault on Gaza border towns (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Unconfirmed reports say 52 Israelis taken into Gaza Strip; several vehicles, including an IDF tank and 2 Magen David Adom ambulances captured; EU says hostage-taking abhorrent

  4. Forbes

    Hamas Takes Israeli Soldiers, Civilians As Prisoners Of War (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Hamas claims “dozens” of soldiers were taken, while Israel says many civilians were taken as prisoners of war, too.

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