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Jan 2025
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Three Israeli hostages 'stable' after be...

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The first three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire deal have reunited with their families in hospital in Tel Aviv. Also: TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge.

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