After the release of four of the captives taken by Hamas during the October 7 terrorist attack, the IDF announced Tuesday that they are reaching out to the residents of the Gaza Strip through various means, offering them "security and a reward" in exchange for information regarding over 200 remaining captives held in the Palestinian enclave.
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Among the various means employed, the Israeli Air Force dropped leaflets across Gaza with messages reading, "If you wish for a better future for yourselves and your children, take action now and provide us with valuable and concrete information about the captives in your area. The Israeli army promises to invest maximum effort in providing you and your household with security, as well as a monetary reward. Full confidentiality is guaranteed."
Last week, similar messages circulated among Gazans, offering a $250,000 cash reward for information on the captives' whereabouts. At that time, both the Shin Bet and the IDF declined to confirm or deny their involvement in this operation and did not comment on its results.
Nonetheless, security officials hinted that "various extensive and diverse efforts from different parties are underway to bring back the captives."