Update from Haaretz - continued fighting near Gaza in Israeli communities

Yaniv Kubovich
8:28 PM
Fighting ongoing in Israel's south, Hamas militants hold hostages

The fighting between security forces and Hamas militants holding extensive territories in Israeli areas near the border with Gaza has continued into the evening hours on Saturday. Hamas militants are still holding hostages in the Be'eri community as well as in the town of Ofakim.

Fighting zones also include Sderot, Kfar Aza, Erez, Re'im, Kisufim, Holit, and Mivtachim in Israel's south.

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated on Saturday evening that Israel has regained control of some of the communities and towns in the Gaza periphery that were held by Hamas militants, but additional searches are being conducted to confirm this.