The armed wing of Hamas announced the death of a hostage taken on October 7, 2023, in northern Gaza, a claim not yet confirmed by the Israeli military. Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, stated that communication with hostage guardians revealed the woman’s death occurred in an active combat zone. The identity of the hostage remains undisclosed, and the circumstances of her death are unclear. Hamas also indicated that another hostage’s life is in danger, holding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accountable.