Israeli Hostages Taken by Hamas in Gaza Militant Assault

Hamas claims to have taken "dozens" of Israeli hostages, including soldiers, and moved them to the Gaza Strip. Footage emerged showing armed militants leading a group of mostly barefoot women in Israel. President Joe Biden confirmed that "entire families" were among those taken hostage. The Israeli military confirmed the hostage situation but did not specify whether the hostages were civilians or military personnel. The military is engaged in live fire fights in multiple locations, and casualties have been reported. Gaza militants have rarely succeeded in taking Israeli soldiers hostage. At least 150 people have been killed in the conflict, with the potential for the death toll to rise.