Amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Abu Ubeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’s military wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, revealed the presence of 200 to 250 Israeli hostages in Gaza. He expressed determination in the face of any potential ground operation by the Israeli army and pledged that Gaza would be a formidable challenge for occupiers. Ubeida emphasized the hostages’ humane treatment, referring to them as guests who would be released as conditions permit. He also lamented that 22 hostages had lost their lives in Israeli bombardments.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Rafael Grossi warned of “serious” damage to Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment facility after recent US airstrikes, citing the sensitivity of centrifuges to shock and vibration.
In an emergency board meeting, Grossi said multiple structures tied to uranium processing at Isfahan and Natanz were also hit. He stressed that no full assessment of underground damage is yet possible.
Grossi condemned attacks on nuclear facilities as a global risk, urging restraint and a return to diplomacy. “We must resume negotiations to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons,” he said, expressing readiness to visit Iran.
He also confirmed Iran’s notification of new protective measures for nuclear materials, emphasizing they must comply with international safeguards.
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