Hamas warns that hostages may be killed if Israel tries to retrieve them by force and air strikes continue in Gaza. The group states that it is doing everything possible to keep the hostages alive, but Israeli bombardment is endangering their lives. Israel has resumed intense air strikes and ground operations in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 830 Palestinians. The war was sparked by Hamas' attack on Israel in October 2023, which resulted in the deaths of 1,218 people.