Hamas Leader Says He Doesn’t Know How Many Hostages Remain Alive in Gaza: ‘The Number Is Not So Important’
Israel believes that 137 hostages remain in Gaza, though many may have been transferred to the custody of other armed groups
A senior Hamas leader claims to not know how many hostages are still held by the group, saying that the tally is “not so important.”
Ghazi Hamad, a top figure in Hamas’ political wing, pleaded ignorance during an interview with CBS News that aired on Thursday, when the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas still stood and more hostages were in the process of being released.
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