Might be surprised- Turns Out Hamas Likely Didn’t Kidnap and Kill the 3 Israeli Teens After All

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34. well, they're basing their report on this BBC journalist's word

. . .and I really don't see any corroboration from 'Israeli officials,' so you're correct to be cautions about this.

Still, foreign reports are often sparsely sourced at first. I recall the report that 60 women and children had escaped in Nigeria which had one or two unofficial sources at first and didn't rise above the word of the locals.

I'd also take any denials, if they come, from the Israeli government or military with the same skeptical ear that I expect folks to give this report.

Right now, I believe all of the info that's available is in this post; certainly not enough to nail this down. Take it for what it's worth. I do think it's proper to apply whatever insight, logic, or knowledge you have to what you're reading and at least make an initial conclusion of whether you're inclined to accept the report, at least initially, until more info is available.

I've buttressed the original headline with 'likely' to denote my own hesitance in giving this report any more credibility than is evident, yet, still indicating my willingness to believe that it's a possibility. I think that's what the NewYork mag did in including the Buzzfeed speculation.

I hope that helps.