Hamas claims that a mother and her two children have been killed in Gaza may be an example of “psychological warfare” by the terrorist organisation, the Israeli Defence Force has said.
Shiri Bibas, 32, 4-year-old Ariel and 10-month-old Kfir are thought to have been transferred by Hamas to smaller group in the southern city of Khan Younis.
Hamas issued a statement in which it said all three were killed in an Israeli strike during the war in the Strip, without providing any additional details.
However, the IDF cast doubt on the veracity of the claim, saing: “The Hamas terror organisation continues to act in a cruel and inhumane manner
“Hamas is endangering the hostages, including nine children. Hamas is required to immediately return them to Israel.
“There is no confirmation. We will continue to seek intelligence and other indications” in order to determine its veracity.
