Israeli captives in northern Gaza 'now missing', says Hamas

A senior member of Hamas's military wing, the Qassam Brigades, has confirmed that most Israeli captives held in northern Gaza are now "missing" due to Israel’s ongoing military assaults.

Speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic, the source emphasised that the Qassam Brigades had repeatedly warned of the risks posed by Israel's actions and laid the blame squarely on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military for the current situation.

"[Qassam Brigades] once again holds the enemy government and its army fully responsible for the lives and fate of their prisoners," the source stated, pointing to Israel's reckless approach to its military strategy as the key factor in this escalation.