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Hamas lost contact with two Israeli hostages in Gaza City during intensified Israeli military operations, urging a ceasefire to locate them.
Hamas reported losing contact with two Israeli hostages in Gaza City amid intensified Israeli military operations, including ground advances and airstrikes, urging a 24-hour ceasefire to locate them.
The group cited ongoing fighting in neighborhoods like Sabra and Tel al-Hawa as the cause, warning of severe danger to the hostages.
Israeli forces continue operations across Gaza City, supported by air and ground units, while Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to defeating Hamas.
The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has led to over 66,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza, according to Hamas-run health data, with widespread destruction and a dire humanitarian crisis.
Most hostages have been released through ceasefires, not military action, and some have reportedly been killed by Israeli forces.
Questions persist over whether the war’s scale aligns with hostage recovery goals, amid criticism of Israel’s aid restrictions and the collapse of medical infrastructure affecting all civilians, including captives.
Hamas perdió contacto con dos rehenes israelíes en la ciudad de Gaza durante las intensificadas operaciones militares israelíes, instando a un alto el fuego para localizarlos.