Hamas releases video of alleged child hostages kidnapped from Israel

Hamas has released disturbing video showing armed men holding and playing with young children who were taken hostage a week ago during the terrorist group’s surprise attack on Israel. On Friday, the Israeli Defense Force warned nearly 1.1 million residents of Gaza to evacuate, an indication that the Israeli military could be starting its massive ground invasion of the Palestinian-held region this weekend. Israel has battered the Gaza Strip with airstrikes for nearly a week in response to Hamas’ attack. The Israeli government reports that 1,300 Israelis have died. The Palestinian-run Gaza Health Ministry says that there have been 1,537 Palestinians killed during the conflict. Hamas is believed to have taken roughly 150 people hostage.