“Every targeting of our people without warning will be met with the execution of one of the Israeli captives,” he said.

“We have decided to put an end to the fascist Zionist crime against our people, and we hold the enemy responsible for this decision.”

Abu Obeida said they have been acting in accordance with Islamic instructions by keeping the Israeli captives safe and sound, blaming the intended move on israel's stepped-up bombing and killing of civilians inside their homes in air strikes without warning them. (ILKHA)