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Hamas Urges Hezbollah to Kidnap Israelis Amid Controversial Bill

4/1/2026

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Abu Ubaida, a Hamas spokesperson, urged Hezbollah to kidnap Israeli soldiers in Lebanon to free Palestinian prisoners.
The call followed the Knesset's passage of a death penalty bill for terrorists, which Ubaida labeled “Zionist arrogance.”
The bill is backed by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right Israeli minister.
The bill aims to deter terrorism and provide justice for victims.
Ubaida called for global pressure on Israel to halt its actions.

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Abu Ubaida, a Hamas spokesperson, urged Hezbollah to kidnap Israeli soldiers in Lebanon to free Palestinian prisoners.
The call followed the Knesset's passage of a death penalty bill for terrorists, which Ubaida labeled “Zionist arrogance.”
The bill is backed by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right Israeli minister.
The bill aims to deter terrorism and provide justice for victims.
Ubaida called for global pressure on Israel to halt its actions.