Israel shares video of Hamas gunman killing woman on Oct 7

JERUSALEM – Israel on Nov 20 released security camera footage from the Oct 7 Hamas attack, which shows gunmen chasing people from an outdoor music festival, with one seen killing a woman at point-blank range.

Israel is seeking to fend off international criticism for its response to the Hamas attack, which sparked a devastating war in Gaza.

Despite mounting calls for a ceasefire, Israel has said it will push on with its campaign until Hamas is eradicated.

“This is a war between good and evil,” said a post shared on social media with the footage by an account linked to Israel’s Foreign Ministry.

The video shows people running from Hamas gunmen as they tried to escape a festival in southern Israel on Oct 7.

At the end of the video, in the background, one of the women being chased squats on the ground, and there is a gunman next to her.

Moments later, the gunman raises his rifle and fires from close range at the woman, who falls over.

The video had no audio, but a cloud of dust rises from the ground as he pulled the trigger.

The woman was not identified by name.

Armed men run holding guns during the Oct 7 attack by Hamas, in this screen grab of footage from a surveillance camera. PHOTO: REUTERS

Reuters verified the location of the footage, near the Alumim kibbutz, by the road layout, trees and a nearby building that matched the satellite imagery of the area.

Pressure is mounting on Israel to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, where the Hamas-run government says at least 13,300 people have been killed.

Israeli officials say they are intent on keeping focus on the killing by Hamas of some 1,200 people and the capture of 240 others.

There has been strong support and sympathy for Israel from Western governments and many citizens over the Hamas attacks, but the Israeli response has also prompted anger. REUTERS

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