Israel says that 133 hostages are still in captivity, ranging from toddlers to the elderly, and that 36 of those hostages are confirmed dead.
But the fates of about 100 hostages — including Israelis and foreign nationals, peace activists and soldiers, mothers and grandfathers — are still unclear, six months after the start of the war. The uncertainty is not only complicating negotiations, but also leaving the hostages’ families in anguish….
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Gazans say there is little to celebrate as Eid al-Fitr begins on Wednesday. Six months into the war, famine looms as Israel’s offensive continues.
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War and hunger mar Eid in Gaza.
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Hamas’s political leader says an Israeli strike killed three of his sons.
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Iran and Israel exchange new threats.
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Biden says Netanyahu is making ‘a mistake’ in Gaza.
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Which countries are the biggest suppliers to Israel’s military?
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Blinken says Israel must keep up the increased flow of aid to Gaza.
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