Hamas militants take Israeli hostages, bodies found near Gaza.

Around 100 Israelis, including women, children, infants, the elderly, and disabled individuals, are believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza after a surprise attack on communities in southern Israel. Another Palestinian militant group, Islamic Jihad, has also claimed to be holding over 30 captives. Videos filmed by Hamas and shared on social media have alerted families to the disappearance of their loved ones, while Israeli officials have announced the discovery of at least 260 bodies at the site of a music festival near Gaza, with dozens more missing and presumed to have been taken hostage.