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Jan 2024
58m 52s

Freed Israeli hostage speaks out

CNN
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This weekend will mark three months since Hamas attacked Israel. A painful ordeal continues for the families of more than 130 people still thought to be held hostage in Gaza. Prospects of another deal between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting are uncertain, despite a temporary truce in November which saw the release of 105 hostages. Among those released was ... Show More
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