Hamas Takes Israeli Soldiers, Civilians As Prisoners Of War

A spokesman for Hamas said Saturday the militant group captured “dozens” of Israeli soldiers, including officers, during a surprise attack on Southern Israel, according to the Associated Press, while Israel says civilians were also captured, creating further military tension between Israel and Palestine amid devastating attacks from both sides. The Hamas spokesman, Abu Obeida, told the Associated Press the captives were being held in “safe places” and militant tunnels, a claim that if true, could set the stage for prisoner swap negotiations. Civilians have also been captured amid the chaos,...