Two hostages killed during Israeli strike on Rafah, Hamas says

Hamas's military wing, the Qassam Brigades, says that two Israeli hostages held by Hamas were killed in an Israeli air raid in Rafah several days ago, according to a post on their Telegram channel.

"Your army deceives you and continues to deceive you. Your government only wants to recover the hostages in coffins," Hamas posted in a statement, addressing Israeli citizens.

The identities of the captives were not revealed, nor was any further information provided.