Hamas hostages include older woman
Palestinians transport a captured Israeli civilian, center, from Kibbutz Kfar Azza into the Gaza Strip on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
  • Over 100 people have been taken hostage in Gaza, according to Israel's ambassador to the UK.
  • This follows the Palestinian militant group's attack on Israel on October 7.
  • Photos show women, children, and seniors among those taken prisoner.

Women, children, and seniors are believed to be among at least 100 people captured and held hostage by Hamas following the Palestinian militant group's wave of attacks on Israel on October 7.

The exact number of hostages is unclear, but the Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday that is it "unfortunately, a significant number."