Deadly clashes in Gaza hours before 'historic' Israeli hostage release

Deadly Clashes in Gaza Ahead of Israeli Hostage Release

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in clashes between Hamas terrorists and rival militia groups, just hours before the scheduled release of Israeli hostages from Gaza.

At least 27 people are confirmed dead amid fierce fighting involving the Al-Qassam Brigades and members of the Doghmush family near the Jordanian Field Hospital in Gaza City.

Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the ‘beginning of a new path’, but warned ‘very big security challenges’ lie ahead

The Hamas-backed Interior Ministry said eight members of the security forces were killed in what it described as “an armed assault by a militia”.

Author's summary: Clashes in Gaza kill dozens ahead of hostage release.

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London Evening Standard London Evening Standard — 2025-10-12

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