An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed that there were “hostage situations” in the southern city of Ofakim and the nearby kibbutz of Beeri.

Hamas said it had taken “dozens” of Israeli soldiers hostage and moved them to the Gaza Strip as footage emerged appearing to show gunmen in military fatigues leading a group of mostly barefoot women down a street in Israel.

The announcement and video verified by NBC News came hours after Hamas launched a deadly land, air and sea attack and fired a huge barrage of rockets at Israel.

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        9 months ago

        Yes, that is the point. People who are oppressed are often the ones to return such oppression in kind on the first opportunity. This is not justice, this is just a switch. It is understandable, and made unavoidable by policies of Israel’s aparthaid, but completely detestable as well.