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Israel-Hamas war
Israel PM’s office confirms release of mother and daughter hostages by Hamas
Israel has said there will be no end to its full blockade of Gaza Strip unless Israeli hostages are freed
Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie. File photograph: Raanan Family/AP
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Peter Smyth
Fri Oct 20 2023 - 22:19
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