Hamas’ armed wing, the al-Qasam Brigades, rejected this on FridayIsraeli accusations that the group was holding hostages in Gaza hospitalsassured that “some of them were transferred (to medical centers) to receive treatment due to the severity of their health problems” and announced the death of another prisoner.

According to a statement, one of the hostages – identified by name, surname and identification card number – received “intensive care” in a hospital and after he recovered he was returned to his captivity where, according to Al Qasam, he died as a result of “the panic attacks he suffered as a result of the repeated bombings around his place of detention.”

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The Brigades add that they will publish material on this matterwithout giving more details.

On the other hand, the political wing of the Islamist group accused Israel of “committing genocide” at Al Shifa Hospital, which was recently stormed by Israeli forces, after days of siege during which the hospital lost power and was forced to to practically suspend the hospital. all its services.

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Hamas announcement coming 48 hours after Israel announced the discovery of the bodies of two hostages near Al Shifa Hospitala 19-year-old soldier and a 65-year-old woman, both kidnapped on October 7, along with more than 240 people.

Israeli forces continue their military operations that they describe as “precise and selective” in Al Shifa, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip.

Israel says Hamas is hiding what is said to be its main military center in the enclave in the same medical facility and surroundings, something the Islamist group also denies. (JO)