Israel says Hamas has taken more than 150 people hostage

Published On: October 13, 2023 - At least 13 Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas have been killed in Israeli air strikes in the past 24 hours. This is based on Hamas's armed wing's breifiing. In a surprise assault Hamas militants stormed Israeli communities near the Gaza border and fired barrages of rockets, in an attack that claimed more than 1,200 lives. Israel says Hamas has taken more than 150 people hostage, including both civilians and security forces.