The current conflict in Israel and Palestine started when Hamas shocked Israelis with deadly attacks resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries.
Current Conflict in Israel and Palestine
According to CNN, the current conflict between Israel and Palestine started when Hamas fired rockets from Gaza and sent gunmen into the territory of Israel, prompting the Prime minister to declare that the country is at war against Palestine.
The current conflict in Israel and Palestine resulted from the attack that led to 300 Israeli soldiers’ demise and 1, 500 people being wounded.
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Israeli Taken as Hostage in Current Conflict in Israel and Palestine
According to The Guardian, several Israeli soldiers were taken hostage by Hamas after the deadly attack that occurred resulting in the current conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Regarding the current conflict in Israel and Palestine, Hamas officials posted a video concerning the hostages that were taken, including civilians and soldiers. However, the spokesperson for the Israeli defense forces declined to specify the number of hostages.
Further, the videos that were taken in the current conflict in Israel and Palestine showed that soldiers were being kicked on the ground, led away, and faces covered in blood while lying on the ground. Another video also showed that civilians were taken in the neighborhood of Shejaiya in Gaza, as well as in southern Israel, a village close to Gaza.