Hamas has said it will execute an Israeli hostage in response to any new Gaza Strip bombings that come without a pre-warning - moments after a senior figure from the group told Sky News civilian captives would be treated 'humanely'.
Doctor Basem Naim, Hamas's head of political and international relations, also claimed to Sky's Mark Austin that the group has not 'killed any civilians' since its militants crossed the border from the Gaza Strip and launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday. Asked how many hostages the militant group had taken and brought into the Strip, Dr Naim said he couldn't confirm an exact number, but said they would be treated in a 'humane way, a proper way'.
The two days of violence between Israel and Hamas has reportedly left at least 900 Israelis and 500 Palestinians dead so far. Meanwhile, Israel has also ordered a 'complete siege' of the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian territory governed by Hamas, leaving it with no food, electricity or fuel. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres later said he was 'deeply distressed' by Israel's decision to impose the siege.
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