Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida issued a written statement alleging that half of the hostages are located in areas the IDF said had to be evacuated. Obeida added that Hamas decided not to transfer the hostages out of evacuated areas. And the Israeli government bears full responsibility for their well-being. --- This is one of Hamas’s weaker propaganda attempts. They are not going to reveal the whereabouts of hostages to the public. This is a crude tactic aimed at increasing the emotional toll on the hostages' families. As I’ve said before, Hamas’s statements should not be taken at face value — they are often riddled with lies and exaggerations.
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