Hamas released video shows release of woman and her two children
Hamas's Qassam Brigades have released a video depicting the release of a female hostage and two children.
- World
- Published Date: 10:03 | 12 October 2023
- Modified Date: 10:40 | 12 October 2023
The footage, which was broadcast on Al Jazeera on Wednesday evening, shows the unidentified woman and children from a distance.
The exact date of the video is uncertain, with Israel dismissing it as a mere "theatrical display."
Avichay Adraee, the Israeli military spokesperson for Arab media, remarked in Arabic on X, "After the whole world witnessed its brutal actions, including the execution of numerous innocent children and women in a terrorist attack and a heinous massacre, Hamas is attempting to manipulate the truth by publishing propaganda videos through their media outlets."
According to a statement from the Qassem Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, the woman is an Israeli national.
The statement mentioned, "An Israeli settler and her two children have been released after their detention during the recent clashes," as reported by the AFP news agency.
Various Israeli channels have conflicting accounts, with some stating that the release took place on Saturday and may be an attempt by Hamas to improve its international image.
Over five days, the continuous Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of more than 1,050 people, including hundreds of civilians, and the injuries of over 5,000 others in Gaza, according to the Gaza health ministry.