French-Israeli Hostage Mia Schem Reunites with Family After Hamas Release

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French-Israeli Hostage Mia Schem Reunites with Family After Hamas Release
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Mia Schem, a 21-year-old French-Israeli dual national who was captured by Hamas during an attack in southern Israel in October, has been released after more than seven weeks in captivity. Her mother, Keren Schem, expressed immense joy upon hearing the news and was reunited with Mia shortly after. The release comes after a grueling campaign by the family to secure Mia's freedom. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Mia's release and expressed solidarity with others still held captive by Hamas, while also affirming France's commitment to working with partners to secure their release.

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