An Israeli hostage held in Gaza has been shot dead by his guard, Hamas has said.

In a separate incident, two women being held in Gaza were seriously wounded, the militant group said.

Abu Ubaida, spokesperson for Hamas’ armed al-Qassam Brigades, said a committee has been formed to investigate what happened in both incidents.

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