Israel and Gaza: The Ongoing Crisis and Hostage Situation

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Over two years after Hamas and its allies kidnapped 251 people from Israel, 47 hostages remain in Gaza, with at least 20 believed to be alive. The hostages include twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, kidnapped during the October 7 terror attack, and other individuals kidnapped from kibbutzim, the Nova music festival, and military bases. A ceasefire plan aims to release all remaining hostages, with some bodies of deceased hostages set to be returned, though uncertainties about the whereabouts of some remains persist.
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- Israeli cabinet meets for vote on first phase of Trump-backed peace deal Financial Times
- What We Know About the Remaining Hostages in Gaza The New York Times
- Palestinians in Gaza worry and wait for Israel to implement ceasefire Al Jazeera
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