FLASH
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Immediately after the surprise attack by Hamas, Israel responded with a powerful counterattack that caused many casualties on the other side of the Gaza Strip.
But with the hostage taking of dozens of Israelis and other citizens from various countries around the world, Hamas appears to have a powerful negotiating weapon and has begun to use it now. The armed wing of Hamas this afternoon has threatened to execute captured Israelis if the attacks in Gaza do not stop.
They said they would begin executing an Israeli hostage for each new civilian home bombed without warning, according to a report by Reuters news agency.
Spokesman Abu Obaida claims the group has acted in accordance with "Islamic instructions" by keeping the Israeli hostages safe since they were captured on Saturday.
According to IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, "dozens" of Israelis have been taken hostage by Hamas militants. The exact number of hostages is still unknown.
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