Hamas armed wing denies Israel rescued soldier in their custody

Hamas' armed wing denied that Israel rescued a soldier in their custody in Gaza.

Abu Ubaida, a spokesman for Al-Qassam Brigades, said several Israelis were being held by various groups and individuals across Gaza. He said no one held by Hamas has been rescued by Israeli forces.

He reiterated that the group will soon release dual nationals in its custody, saying they never intended to keep them.

Addressing military developments, Abu Ubaida confirmed that clashes between Palestinian fighters and Israeli forces are taking place in three locations in Gaza, mostly in open farmlands in northwest, northeast and eastern Gaza where Israeli tanks carried out limited incursions.

He claimed 22 Israeli military armoured vehicles had been destroyed, killing and wounding a "large number" of soldiers. Israel confirmed two troops were killed and two others wounded earlier today in Gaza.