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Israeli forces killed captives during rescue mission, Hamas spokesman says

Some of the Israeli captives being held by Hamas were killed by Israeli forces during the most recent attack on al-Nuseirat refugee camp and nearby areas in central Gaza, according to a Hamas spokesman. 

Hamas military spokesman Abu Obeida said that during the "horrific massacre" in al-Nuseirat, Israeli forces killed some of the captives that had been held in Hamas custody. 

Israel was able to recover four live captives during the attack early Saturday. All four were reported to be in good health. 

Israel has yet to respond to the public allegation made by Abu Obeida in a statement on his Telegram channel.

Read more: Israeli forces killed captives during Nuseirat 'massacre', alleges Hamas

Palestinians walk on the rubble of destroyed buildings following the Israeli Special Forces' deadly attack on Nuseirat camp, in the central Gaza Strip on 8 June (AFP/Eyad Baba)
Palestinians walk on the rubble of destroyed buildings following the Israeli Special Forces' deadly attack on Nuseirat camp, in the central Gaza Strip on 8 June (AFP/Eyad Baba)