Hamas' Hostage Crisis Escalates with Retaliatory Executions

Hamas has threatened to kill a civilian hostage for every civilian targeted by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. The warning came after intense strikes in civilian areas, following Hamas' surprise attack that resulted in over 1,000 deaths. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the devastation seen so far was just the beginning. The UN Secretary-General expressed distress over the situation, condemning the shelling of hospitals and shelters and calling for humanitarian aid to be delivered.