IDF Estimates 3,000 Hamas Terrorists Infiltrated Israel on October 7, More Than 230 Innocent Hostages Held Captive, Gazan 'Civilians' Committed Atrocities

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) estimates that 3,000 Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel on October 7 through land, sea, and air, along with several hundred Gaza citizens who looted and assisted the terrorists. This estimate does not include Gazan 'civilians' who entered Israel to commit atrocities. The IDF also reports that there are currently more than 230 innocent hostages held captive by Hamas.