The representative of her armed wing Hamas stated on Saturday (07.06.2025) that his army Israel (IDF) is besieging the location in Gaza where the Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker is held.
He argued that the Israeli army would not be able to recover it alive. It is noted that Matan Zangaucker from Israel was one of the hostages who abducted Hamas terrorists and was transferred to Gaza on October 7, 2023.
“We assure that the enemy will not be able to recover him alive. We have safeguarded his life for 20 months; if this prisoner is killed in his release attempt, the Occupation Army will be responsible for his death, “says Hundaifa Kalut-known as the war nickname Abu Abu Obiyas-Aboumis.
“This is the final warning,” he added.
In 2024, a video was published with Hamas executives carrying Homer Matan Zangauker to Han Juni, with Palestinians cheering.
A newly released video from shortly after October 7 shows Palestinians in Gaza cheering and celebrating as 24-year-old hostage Matan Zangauker, who was kidnapped from Israel to Gaza, is taken through Khan Younis.
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Hamas has previously stated that she will execute hostages if Israeli troops are found approaching areas where they are being held. In August 2024, Hamas murdered six hostages in Rafa, while Israeli forces were operating in the area.
Army officials have repeatedly stressed that every air raid and land operation in Gaza is designed carefully so that the life of Israeli hostages will not be at risk.