The Jerusalem Post reports: “Hamas has begun moving some hostages above ground in the Gaza Strip in an attempt to hinder the IDF’s ground operations in Gaza City, Kan News reported Monday morning.

Palestinian sources said that some hostages are being held in houses while others are in tents.

Kan News also reported that Hamas is preparing a so-called ‘legitimacy ambush’ in Gaza City. This strategy aims to exploit civilian casualties to increase international pressure on Israel to halt its offensive.

According to the report, Hamas is working to keep residents in the northern Gaza Strip and block their evacuation southward. The group has used threats, media campaigns urging residents to remain in their homes, and violence against those trying to leave, including threats of execution…”