Scores of Israeli citizens who were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists during their deadly terrorist attack are still alive, according to the Israeli military.
As many as 200+ people were kidnapped by Hamas in the October 7 attack. More than 20 of those captured are under the age of 18, while another 10 to 20 hostages are over 60.
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Israeli military officials would not say precisely how many they believe are still alive — only that a majority have survived over the past 2 weeks.
At least 2 hostages have been confirmed dead … a 13-year-old Israeli girl, and her 80-year-old grandmother.
The Israelis are planning a ground invasion, which appears to be imminent. The Herculean task … somehow eliminating Hamas without harming the hostages or other innocent people in Gaza.