Title: German Prosecution Opens Investigation into Hamas Involvement in Murder and Kidnapping

A spokesperson for the Federal Public Prosecutor announced today, Tuesday, that "Germany has begun an investigation regarding the suspected involvement of members of the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement (Hamas) in murder, manslaughter, and hostage-taking, confirming a report by Bild newspaper." In a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated: "We are working intensively with Israel regarding the abducted and missing." He added: "We are doing everything we can to ensure the freedom, life, and health of these citizens." Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes continued their intensive bombardment of Gaza City, and as the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation entered its fourth day, the head of Hamas's political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, stated that "Israel will pay a heavy price for its crimes and terrorism."