Hamas says Israeli captive’s guard killed in Gaza attack
GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) – Palestinian resistance group Hamas has said that one of its members guarding an Israeli captive was killed in an Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip last year.
Abu Ubaidah, a spokesman for Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, said in a brief statement that three other guards were injured in the attack.
The statement, however, did not provide any details about the attacked site or the identity of the Israeli captive citing “security reasons.”
There was no comment from the Israeli authorities on Hamas’ statement.
Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, holds four Israelis captive, including two soldiers and two civilians who entered Gaza under unclear circumstances.
On the other hand, Israel holds some 4,450 Palestinians – including 160 children, 32 women, and 530 ‘administrative detainees’ held without charge – in prisons.
Hamas demands the release of Palestinians in Israeli prisons in exchange for Israelis in captivity.
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