According to a report, armed gang members in the Gaza Strip attempted to kidnap a Hamas operative last night. Hamas operatives intercepted the attempt and detained one of the kidnappers. No further details have been released.
According to a report, armed gang members in the Gaza Strip attempted to kidnap a Hamas operative on Saturday night. Hamas operatives thwarted the attempt and detained one of the kidnappers, the report states. The identity of the gang and the exact circumstances remain unclear.
The incident adds to a backdrop of internal tensions in Gaza. The Zioneer has previously reported on the arrest of dozens of Hamas operatives who attempted to infiltrate local militias cooperating with Israel (Aug 5), and the arrest of a Hamas Nukhba operative driving an aid truck near Kerem Shalom (Aug 9). The Zioneer has also covered targeted killings of senior Hamas operatives involved in hostage-holding and weapons smuggling.
This report is based on a single source and has not been independently corroborated.
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