On top of that, several hostages were gravely wounded by gunshots and grenades during the terrorist attack.
Family members and international organizations are beseeching Hamas to show mercy and release the old, the young, the sick and the wounded first.
The International Committee of the Red Cross is one of the groups trying to help.
Within two days of the attack, Red Cross officials said, they had approached Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.
The Red Cross is also asking Hamas to allow in medicine and to immediately release the hostages with urgent health needs, like Rut.
Persons:
“, ”, Fabrizio Carboni, ” Mr, Carboni
Organizations:
Hamas, International Committee, Red Cross, Cross
Locations:
Doha, Qatar, Gaza