As relatives rally to demand answers, Israel's military releases a video that appears to show hostages brought to Gaza City hospital.
The terrorist group has received funds from Iran and solicited cryptocurrency donations to boost its coffers, aided by a propaganda campaign.
Hassan Nasrallah lost considerable credibility in his diatribe of November 3 when his subservience to Iran came into focus, leaving the region dismissive of follow-up, face-saving remarks.
Hassan Nasrallah clearly backed down from escalating the conflict, stressing the actions of Hamas were decisions that had 'no relation at all to any international or regional issue.'
Across the Middle East, Iran-backed militant groups are using civilians as human shields and exploiting civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals, to store weapons and explosives.
Cryptocurrency is seen as a fast way to move cash that is unregulated by any central bank and is less traceable than a traditional bank transfer.
Financial network enabled Hamas senior officials to live in luxury, while ordinary Palestinians in Gaza face harsh living and economic conditions.