Hamas' 'Shadow Unit' Poses Nightmare for Hostage Rescues: Expert
A secretive Hamas group known as the "Shadow Unit" is likely overseeing the holding of Israeli and international hostages, complicating rescue efforts. The unit, specialized in guarding hostages, was developed to negotiate for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. However, the large number of prisoners taken in the recent conflict may strain the unit's capacity. The exact number of hostages held by the group is unknown, making rescue attempts and negotiations challenging. Some experts speculate that the Israeli offensive may be delayed to allow for sophisticated hostage rescue operations.