200 Days of the #Gaza #Hostage #Crisis : Detailed Facts and Updates #israelhamaswar

Today marks 200 days of the ongoing Gaza hostage crisis. This crisis began with the Hamas incursion into Israel during the anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, resulting in the kidnapping of approximately 150 individuals, mostly Israelis along with some international citizens. The situation remains complex with unclear details about the hostages' conditions and locations. Hostage-taking, a war crime under the Geneva Conventions, has historically been used by groups like Hamas to extract concessions such as prisoner swaps. Despite previous negotiations leading to exchanges, current threats by Hamas include harming hostages in response to Israeli military actions. Israeli forces are engaged in extensive military operations in Gaza, especially around Khan Younis, targeting Hamas strongholds. The humanitarian impact is profound, with significant displacement and shortages of essentials among Gaza's population.