Hamas, Israel and hostages

Hamas issues instructions to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel attempts rescue operation
Hamas threatened to "neutralize" its hostages if Israel attempted another rescue operation, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters.
Hamas Threatens to 'Neutralize' Hostages if Israel Launches Rescue - Hamas Internal Statement
Hamas told its operatives not to consider any repercussions of following the instructions and said Israel was responsible for the fate of the hostages. It did not say when any Israeli operation was expected to take place.
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Hamas threatens to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel launches rescue operation
Hamas said it had information that Israel intended to carry out a hostage rescue operation similar to one conducted in Gaza's Nuseirat camp in June and threatened to "neutralize" the captives if any such action took place,
Hamas threatens to 'neutralise' hostages if Israel launches rescue operation: Report
According to the document dated November 22, Hamas told its operatives not to consider any repercussions of following the instructions, adding that Israel was responsible for the fate of the hostages.
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