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Reports of Israeli captives
7 October 2023 08:14 BST
Palestinian media has reported that Hamas fighters have taken Israeli captives and taken them back to Gaza.
Footage published by Hamas's military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, showed that fighters have taken over an Israeli military site.
Other footage showed a destroyed Israeli tank.
According to Reuters, the Israeli military was aware of reports of captives, a security source said, but provided no further details.
Middle East Eye has not been able to independently verify the reports.