Half of Israeli captives in areas Israel ordered to be 'evacuated', Hamas spokesperson says

The spokesperson for the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said on Friday that half of the Israeli captives in Gaza are being held in areas that the Israeli army has ordered to be "evacuated" in the coming days. 

"We decided not to transfer these prisoners from these areas and to keep them under strict security measures, but [it is] extremely dangerous to their lives," Abu Obeida said in a statement. 

"If the enemy is concerned about the lives of these prisoners, [it] must immediately negotiate for their evacuation or release. Those who warn are excused," he added. 

"The Netanyahu government bears full responsibility for the lives of the prisoners. If it were concerned about them, it would have adhered to the agreement."