Hamas 'loses contact' with members guarding Israelis held since 2014

Hamas on Saturday said it has lost contact with members who have been guarding four Israelis held in the Gaza Strip since 2014 and 2015. 

Middle East Eye could not independently verify the authenticity of the claim. 

During the 2014 war on Gaza, the Palestinian group captured two soldiers, Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul. Israel says both are presumed dead, while Hamas refused to comment on whether they are alive or dead.

Two other Israelis, Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengistu, entered the strip in 2014 and 2015 respectively in unclear circumstances. Both men have been believed to be alive up to today.